"katy" wrote in message
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Dave wrote:
On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:32:57 -0500, katy

said:


a lifestyle that is part of our history


The notion has a certain romantic appeal, but the lifestyle passed 30 or
40
years ago. The family farm is today a creature of Madison Avenue used
almost
entirely in defense of large agribusinesses.

Michigan is still small farm based...as are several other states...

We still have a smattering of tiny, family farms here, too, especially among
the Amish. But most, by far, are monstrous corporate farms encompassing
thousands of acres. I'd be surprised if the little farms comprise 10% of
the gross agricultural product of Indiana.

Max