Dear Farm Aid,
What is a factory farm and how does it differ from a family farm?
I have some friends whose families are in farming. They were offended when I wore my “Stop Factory Farms” t-shirt. I don’t consider their farms as factory farms. But I just don’t know the distinction.
—John N.
Charlotte, NC
We get asked this question frequently, from people just like you, John. They’re curious about what a family farmer really is, how to spot a factory farm, or if someone can be both a family farmer and run a factory farm. We also receive questions from farmers themselves who want to know if we consider them a family farm or a factory farm. You name it — we’re asked it.
At Farm Aid, we consider these questions seriously. After all, our mission is to keep family farmers on their land. So, what do we mean when we say family farmer? How do we identify a factory farm? Is there any real definition to these terms?
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