Farmers Jobs to Drop
Farmers Jobs to Drop Save Email Print
Posted: 12:27 AM Dec 7, 2007
 Last Updated: 12:39 PM Dec 7, 2007
0 comments
A | A | A

New labor statistics show that 89,000 fewer people will be farmers in 2016 compared to now.

Farming is expected to lose the fifth highest number of workers during the next decade.

Currently, there are 1,058,000 farmers or ranchers in the United States.

That number is expected to fall to 969,000 by 2016.
More Stories
Deadly Plane Crash In Steeles Tavern

City of Staunton Celebrates the Forth of July

Harrisonburg Forth of July Celebrations

Downtown Harrisonburg Celebrates with "Valley Fourth"

 Grill Sales Up for the Fourth

Lake Safety

State Police Investigate Hit-and-Run

Man Dies in Fall from Luray Church Building
Post Your Comments
First Name:
Location:
Enter Comments: characters left
Email (optional):
By posting this comment I have read and agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy:
You must agree to the Terms of Service to continue.
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
National AP Video
World Headlines