Small farms are alive and well across the United
States and across North Carolina. In fact, most of the farms in the United States and the
vast majority of the farms in North Carolina are small farms.
Some small farms provide enough income for a family
to live on. Some small farms are retirement and investment farms. Some small farms are
limited resource farms. Though, all small farmers face challenges, all small farms can be
successful.
A recent study of small farms nationwide found
common characteristics of success. These are:
