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Graphic Summary

Census Year: 1978

Within: Volume 5: Special Reports

Introduction

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2. Introduction			4 MB

Farms

1. Number of Farms: 1978			114 KB
2. Percent Change in Number of Farms: 1974 to 1978			136 KB
3. Farms With Sales of $2,500 or More: 1978			179 KB
4. Farms With Sales of $2,500 or More as a Percent of All Farms: 1978			179 KB
5. Farms With Sales of Less Than $2,500: 1978			141 KB
6. Farms With Sales of Less Than $2,500 as a Percent of All Farms: 1978			141 KB
7. Agricultural Operations Excluded by Current Farm Definition but Not by 1959 Farm Definition: 1978			151 KB
8. Agricultural Operations Excluded by Current Farm Definition as a Percent of All Farms: 1978			151 KB

Value of Land and Buildings

9. Average Value of Land and Buildings Per Farm: 1978			158 KB
10. Average Value of Land and Buildings Per Acre of Land in Farms: 1978			158 KB

Size of Farms

11. Average Size of Farm: 1978			168 KB
12. Average Size of Farm With Sales of $2,500 or More: 1978			168 KB
13. Farms With Less Than 50 Acres: 1978			167 KB
14. Farms With 50 to 179 Acres: 1978			167 KB
15. Farms With 180 to 259 Acres: 1978			144 KB
16. Farms With 260 to 499 Acres: 1978			144 KB
17. Farms With 500 to 999 Acres: 1978			134 KB
18. Farms With 1,000 Acres or More: 1978			134 KB
19. Farms With 2,000 Acres or More: 1978			85 KB

Farms by Standard Industrial Classification

20. Cash Grain Farms (Industry Group 011): 1978			108 KB
21. Wheat Farms (Industry Group 0111): 1978			122 KB
22. Rice Farms (Industry Group 0112): 1978			122 KB
23. Corn Farms (Industry Group 0115): 1978			125 KB
24. Soybean Farms (Industry Group 0116): 1978			125 KB
25. Field Crop Farms, Except Cash Grains (Industry Group 013): 1978			97 KB
26. Cotton Farms (Industry Group 0131): 1978			116 KB
27. Tobacco Farms (Industry Group 0132): 1978			116 KB
28. Sugar Crop Farms (Industry Group 0133): 1978			119 KB
29. Irish Potato Farms (Industry Group 0134): 1978			119 KB
30. Vegetable and Melon Farms (Industry Group 016): 1978			131 KB
31. Fruit and Tree Nut Farms (Industry Group 017): 1978			131 KB
32. Horticultural Specialty Farms (Industry Group 018): 1978			124 KB
33. General Farms, Primarily Crop (Industry Group 019): 1978			124 KB
34. Livestock Farms, Except Dairy, Poultry, and Animal Specialty (Industry Group 021): 1978			139 KB
35. Beef Cattle Feedlots (Industry Group 0211): 1978			157 KB
36. Beef Cattle Farms, Except Feedlots (Industry Group 0212): 1978			157 KB
37. Hog Farms (Industry Group 0213): 1978			144 KB
38. Sheep and Goat Farms (Industry Group 0214): 1978			144 KB
39. Dairy Farms (Industry Group 024): 1978			135 KB
40. Poultry and Egg Farms (Industry Group 025): 1978			135 KB
41. Broiler, Fryer, and Roaster Chicken Farms (Industry Group 0251): 1978			136 KB
42. Chicken Egg Farms (Industry Group 0252): 1978			136 KB
43. Animal Specialty Farms (Industry Group 027): 1978			130 KB
44. General Farms, Primarily Livestock (Industry Group 029): 1978			130 KB

Farms by Value of Sales

45. Farms With Sales of $200,000 or More: 1978			133 KB
46. Farms With Sales of $100,000 to $199,999: 1978			133 KB
47. Farms With Sales of $40,000 to $99,999: 1978			152 KB
48. Farms With Sales of $20,000 to $39,999: 1978			152 KB
49. Farms With Sales of $10,000 to $19,999: 1978			161 KB
50. Farms With Sales of $5,000 to $9,999: 1978			161 KB
51. Farms With Sales of $2,500 to $4,999: 1978			143 KB
52. Farms With Sales of $1,000 to $2,499: 1978			143 KB
53. Farms With Sales of $20,000 or More as a Percent of All Farms: 1978			131 KB

Tenure and Characteristics of Operators

54. Farms Operated by Full Owners: 1978			172 KB
55. Percent of Farms Operated by Full Owners: 1978			172 KB
56. Farms Operated by Part Owners: 1978			157 KB
57. Percent of Farms Operated by Part Owners: 1978			157 KB
58. Farms Operated by Tenants: 1978			160 KB
59. Percent of Farms Operated by Tenants: 1978			160 KB
60. Rented or Leased Land in Farms by County: 1978			172 KB
61. Rented or Leased Land in Farms as a Percent of Land in Farms: 1978			172 KB
62. Farms Operated by Black and Other Races: 1978			143 KB
63. Average Age of Farm Operators: 1978			143 KB
64. Percent of Farm Operators 65 Years Old and Over: 1978			156 KB
65. Farm Operators Reporting Any Off-Farm Work: 1978			156 KB
66. Percent of Farm Operators Working Off Their Farms 100 Days or More: 1978			170 KB
67. Percent of Farm Operators Not Residing on Farm Operated: 1978			170 KB
68. Farm Operators Who Are Female: 1978			148 KB
69. Percent of Farm Operators Who Are Female: 1978			148 KB
70. Farms Reporting Land Held Under Foreign Ownership: 1978			85 KB

Occupation of Operator

71. Farm Operators Reporting Principal Occupation as Farming: 1978			162 KB
72. Percent of Farm Operators Reporting Principal Occupation as Farming: 1978			162 KB
73. Farm Operators Reporting Principal Occupation Other Than Farming: 1978			171 KB
74. Percent of Farm Operators Reporting Principal Occupation Other Than Farming: 1978			171 KB

Farms by Type of Organization

75. Farms Operated by Individuals or Families: 1978			134 KB
76. Percent of Land in Farms Operated by Individuals or Families: 1978			123 KB
77. Farms Operated by Partnerships: 1978			169 KB
78. Percent of Land in Farms Operated by Partnerships: 1978			169 KB
79. Farms Operated by Corporations: 1978			168 KB
80. Percent of Land in Farms Operated by Corporations: 1978			168 KB

Land in Farms and Land Use

81. Land in Farms: 1978			128 KB
82. Land in Farms as a Percent of Land Area: 1978			137 KB
84. Cropland: 1978			121 KB
85. Cropland - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			165 KB
86. Cropland as a Percent of Land Area: 1978			165 KB
87. Cropland as a Percent of Land in Farms: 1978			105 KB
88. Harvested Cropland: 1978			132 KB
89. Harvested Cropland - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			165 KB
90. Harvested Cropland as a Percent of Land in Farms: 1978			165 KB
91. Pastureland as a Percent of Land in Farms: 1978			105 KB

Irrigation and Drainage

92. Irrigated Land in Farms: 1978			159 KB
93. Irrigated Land - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			159 KB
94. Irrigated Land as a Percent of Land in Farms: 1978			156 KB
95. Irrigated Harvested Cropland as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			156 KB
96. Irrigated Pastureland and Rangeland: 1978			149 KB
97. Irrigated Field Corn for All Purposes by County: 1978			149 KB
98. Irrigated Sorghum for All Purposes by County: 1978			138 KB
99. Irrigated Cotton by County: 1978			138 KB
100. Irrigated Wheat by County: 1978			150 KB
101. Irrigated Alfalfa Hay by County: 1978			150 KB
102. Artificially Drained Agricultural Land: 1978			150 KB
103. Artificially Drained Agricultural Land as a Percent of Land Area: 1978			150 KB

Market Value of Agricultural Products Sold

104. Value of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			122 KB
105. Value of Agricultural Products Sold by County: 1978			140 KB
106. Average Value Per Farm of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			142 KB
107. Average Value of Agricultural Products Sold Per Acre of Land in Farms: 1978			173 KB
108. Value of Agricultural Products Sold as a Percent of Value of Land and Buildings and Market Value of Machinery and Equipment: 1978			173 KB
109. Value of Crops Sold: 1978			110 KB
110. Value of Crops Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			172 KB
111. Average Value of Crops Sold Per Acre of Harvested Cropland: 1978			172 KB
112. Value of Grains Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			155 KB
113. Value of Cotton and Cottonseed Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			155 KB
114. Value of Tobacco Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			94 KB
115. Value of Livestock, Poultry, and Their Products Sold: 1978			124 KB
116. Value of Poultry and Poultry Products Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			179 KB
117. Value of Dairy Products Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			179 KB
118. Value of Cattle and Calves Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			168 KB
119. Value of Hogs and Pigs Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			168 KB
120. Value of Sheep, Lambs, and Wool Sold as a Percent of Agricultural Products Sold: 1978			104 KB

Direct Sales of Agricultural Products

121. Value of Agricultural Products Sold Directly to Consumers for Human Consumption: 1978			162 KB
122. Value of Agricultural Products Sold Directly to Consumers for Human Consumption by County: 1978			158 KB

Farm-related Income

123. Income From Machine Work, Customwork, and Other Agricultural Services: 1978			109 KB

Selected Farm Production Expenses

124. Expenditures for Livestock and Poultry Purchased: 1978			167 KB
125. Expenditures for Livestock and Poultry Purchased by County: 1978			167 KB
126. Expenditures for Feed for Livestock and Poultry: 1978			170 KB
127. Expenditures for Feed for Livestock and Poultry by County: 1978			170 KB
128. Expenditures for Commercially Mixed Formula Feeds as a Percent of all Feed Purchased for Livestock and Poultry: 1978			180 KB
129. Expenditures for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, and Trees: 1978			180 KB
130. Expenditures for Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, and Trees by County: 1978			185 KB
131. Expenditures for Commercial Fertilizer: 1978			185 KB
132. Expenditures for Commercial Fertilizer by County: 1978			166 KB
133. Expenditures for Agricultural Chemicals, Excluding Fertilizer: 1978			166 KB
134. Expenditures for Agricultural Chemicals, Excluding Fertilizer by County: 1978			180 KB
135. Average Expenditures Per Farm Reporting for Agricultural Chemicals, Excluding Fertilizer: 1978			180 KB
136. Expenditures for Energy and Petroleum Products for Farm Business: 1978			169 KB
137. Expenditures for Energy and Petroleum Products for Farm Business by County: 1978			169 KB
138. Expenditures for Gasoline for Farm Business: 1978			159 KB
139. Expenditures for Gasoline as a Percent of all Expenditures for Energy and Petroleum Products for Farm Business: 1978			159 KB
140. Expenditures for Diesel Fuel for Farm Business: 1978			168 KB
141. Expenditures for Diesel Fuel as a Percent of all Expenditures for Energy and Petroleum Products for Farm Business: 1978			168 KB
142. Expenditures for LP, Butane, or Propane Gas for Farm Business: 1978			164 KB
143. Expenditures for LP, Butane, or Propane Gas as a Percent of all Expenditures for Energy and Petroleum Products for Farm Business: 1978			164 KB
144. Expenditures for Electricity for the Farm Business: 1978			173 KB
145. Expenditures for Electricity as a Percent of all Expenditures for Energy and Petroleum Products for Farm Business: 1978			173 KB
146. Expenditures for Hired Farm Labor, Excluding Contract Labor: 1978			197 KB
147. Expenditures for Hired Farm Labor, Excluding Contract Labor, by County: 1978			197 KB
148. Expenditures for Contract Labor: 1978			158 KB
149. Expenditures for Contract Labor, by County: 1978			158 KB
150. Expenditures for Machine Hire, Customwork, and Rental of Machinery: 1978			173 KB
151. Expenditures for Machine Hire, Customwork, and Rental of Machinery, by County: 1978			173 KB

Hired Farm Labor

152. Hired Farm Workers Working 150 Days or More: 1978			158 KB
153. Hired Farm Workers Working Less Than 150 Days: 1978			158 KB
154. Percent of Farms Reporting Only Workers Working Less Than 150 Days: 1978			175 KB
155. Percent of Farms Reporting Any Hired Labor: 1978			175 KB
156. Ratio of Hired Farm Workers Working 150 Days or More to Farm Operators: 1978			114 KB

Machinery and Equipment on Place

157. Estimated Market Value of All Machinery and Equipment on Place: 1978			124 KB
158. Estimated Market Value of All Machinery and Equipment on Place, by County: 1978			146 KB
159. Average Estimated Market Value Per Farm Reporting of All Machinery and Equipment on Place: 1978			170 KB
160. Motortrucks, Including Pickups: 1978			170 KB
161. Motortrucks, Including Pickups - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			183 KB
162. Wheel Tractors: 1978			183 KB
163. Wheel Tractors - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			180 KB
164. Grain and Bean Combines, Self Propelled: 1978			180 KB
165. Grain and Bean Combines, Self Propelled - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			190 KB
166. Pickup Balers: 1978			190 KB
167. Cornpickers, Corn Heads, and Picker-Shellers: 1978			133 KB
168. Cottonpickers, Excluding Cotton Strippers: 1978			133 KB

Agricultural Chemicals Used

169. Acres of Which Commercial Fertilizer Was Used: 1978			130 KB
170. Acres of Cropland, Excluding Cropland Pasture, on Which Commercial Fertilizer Was Used as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			172 KB
171. Acres of Which Lime Was Used: 1978			172 KB
172. Average Tons of Lime Applied Per Acre: 1978			168 KB
173. Acres of Crops Including Hay Treated for Insect Control: 1978			168 KB
174. Acres of Crops Including Hay Treated for Insect Control as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			167 KB
175. Acres of Crops Treated for Nematodes: 1978			167 KB
176. Acres of Crops and Orchards Treated for Disease Control: 1978			180 KB
177. Acres of Crops and Orchards Treated for Disease Control as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			180 KB
178. Acres of Land Treated for Weed or Grass Control: 1978			169 KB
179. Acres Treated With Chemicals for Defoliation or for Growth Control: 1978			169 KB

Livestock and Poultry

180. Cattle and Calves - Inventory: 1978			156 KB
181. Cattle and Calves - Inventory - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			137 KB
182. Cattle and Calves - Inventory by County: 1978			133 KB
183. Farms With 200 Cattle and Calves or More on Hand: 1978			172 KB
184. Cows and Heifers That Had Calved - Inventory: 1978			172 KB
185. Cows and Heifers That Had Calved - Inventory as a Percent of All Cattle and Calves: 1978			167 KB
186. Milk Cows - Inventory: 1978			167 KB
187. Milk Cows - Inventory - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			154 KB
188. Milk Cows - Inventory by County: 1978			154 KB
189. Farms With 100 Milk Cows or More on Hand: 1978			175 KB
190. Milk Cows as a Percent of All Cows and Heifers That Had Calved: 1978			175 KB
191. Beef Cows - Inventory: 1978			200 KB
192. Beef Cows - Inventory - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			200 KB
193. Heifers, Heifer Calves, Steers, Steer Calves, Bulls, and Bull Calves as a Percent of All Cattle and Calves: 1978			112 KB
194. Cattle and Calves Sold: 1978			137 KB
195. Cattle Fattened on Grain and Concentrates and Sold for Slaughter: 1978			160 KB
196. Fattened Cattle Sold - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978 (Farms With Sales of $2,500 or More)			160 KB
197. Fattened Cattle Sold by County: 1978			169 KB
198. Fattened Cattle Sold as a Percent of All Cattle Sold: 1978			169 KB
199. Farms With 500 Fattened Cattle or More Sold: 1978			94 KB
200. Hogs and Pigs - Inventory: 1978			112 KB
201. Hogs and Pigs - Inventory - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			156 KB
202. Farms With 200 Hogs and Pigs or More - Inventory: 1978			156 KB
203. Hogs and Pigs for Breeding: 1978			156 KB
204. Hogs and Pigs for Breeding - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978 (Farms With Sales of $2,500 or More)			156 KB
205. Litters of Pigs Farrowed Between December 1, 1977, and November 30, 1978			99 KB
206. Hogs and Pigs Sold: 1978			132 KB
207. Hogs and Pigs Sold by County: 1978			153 KB
208. Feeder Pigs Sold: 1978			153 KB
209. Feeder Pigs Sold as a Percent of All Hogs and Pigs Sold: 1978			163 KB
210. Hogs and Pigs Sold Other Than Feeder Pigs: 1978			163 KB
211. Sheep and Lambs - Inventory: 1978			152 KB
212. Sheep and Lambs - Inventory - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			152 KB
213. Ewes 1 Year Old or Older: 1978			131 KB
214. Sheep and Lambs Sold: 1978			131 KB
215. Horses and Ponies - Inventory: 1978			104 KB
216. Chickens 3 Months Old or Older - Inventory: 1978			120 KB
217. Chickens 3 Months Old or Older - Inventory - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			183 KB
218. Chickens 3 Months Old or Older - Inventory by County: 1978			183 KB
219. Broilers, Fryers, and Other Meat Type Chickens Sold: 1978			142 KB
220. Broilers, Fryers, and Other Meat Type Chickens Sold - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978			142 KB
221. Broilers, Fryers, and Other Meat Type Chickens Sold, by County: 1978			144 KB
222. Turkeys Sold: 1978			144 KB
223. Turkeys Sold - Increase and Decrease in Number: 1974 to 1978 (Farms With Sales of $2,500 or More)			103 KB

Field Crops Harvested

224. Corn Harvested for All Purposes: 1978			115 KB
225. Corn Harvested for All Purposes - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			163 KB
226. Corn Harvested for All Purposes by County: 1978			163 KB
227. Acres of Corn Harvested as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			123 KB
228. Corn Harvested for Grain: 1978			143 KB
229. Corn Cut for Silage or Green Chop: 1978			143 KB
230. Sorghums Harvested for All Purposes, Except Syrup: 1978			107 KB
231. Sorghums Harvested for All Purposes - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			152 KB
232. Sorghums Harvested for All Purposes, Except Syrup, by County: 1978			152 KB
233. Acres of Sorghums Harvested for All Purposes, Except Syrup, as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			160 KB
234. Sorghums Harvested for Grain: 1978			160 KB
235. Wheat Harvested for Grain: 1978			155 KB
236. Wheat Harvested for Grain - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			155 KB
237. Wheat Harvested for Grain by County: 1978			161 KB
238. Acres of Wheat Harvested for Grain as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			161 KB
239. Oats Harvested for Grain: 1978			141 KB
240. Oats Harvested for Grain - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978 (Farms With Sales of $2,500 or More)			141 KB
241. Barley Harvested for Grain: 1978			147 KB
242. Barley Harvested for Grain - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978 (Farms With Sales of $2,500 or More)			147 KB
243. Rye Harvested for Grain: 1978			128 KB
244. Flaxseed Harvested: 1978			128 KB
245. Rice Harvested: 1978			85 KB
246. Soybeans Harvested for Beans: 1978			112 KB
247. Soybeans Harvested for Beans - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			151 KB
248. Soybeans Harvested for Beans by County: 1978			151 KB
249. Acres of Soybeans Harvested for Beans as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			151 KB
250. Peanuts Harvested for Nuts: 1978			151 KB
251. Dry Field and Seed Beans Harvested for Beans: 1978			128 KB
252. Cotton Harvested: 1978			128 KB
253. Cotton Harvested - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			146 KB
254. Acres of Cotton Harvested as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			146 KB
255. Sunflower Seed Harvested: 1978			127 KB
256. Sugar Beets Harvested for Sugar: 1978			127 KB
257. Sugarcane Harvested for Sugar: 1978			124 KB
258. Irish Potatoes Harvested: 1978			124 KB
259. Irish Potatoes Harvested - Increase and Decrease n Acreage: 1974 to 1978			133 KB
260. Tobacco Harvested: 1978			133 KB
261. Tobacco Harvested - Increase and Decrease n Acreage: 1974 to 1978			95 KB
262. Land From Which Hay Was Cut: 1978			121 KB
263. Land From Which Hay Was Cut by County: 1978			129 KB
264. Land From Which Hay Was Cut - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978			156 KB
265. Land From Which Hay Was Cut as a Percent of Harvested Cropland: 1978			156 KB
266. Alfalfa Hay Cut: 1978			176 KB
267. Alfalfa Hay Cut - Increase and Decrease in Acreage: 1974 to 1978 (Farms With Sales of $2,500 or More)			176 KB
268. Other Tame Dry Hay Cut: 1978			164 KB
269. Small Grain Hay Cut: 1978			164 KB
270. Wild Hay Cut: 1978			137 KB
271. Grass Silage and Haylage Harvested: 1978			137 KB
272. Alfalfa Seed Harvested: 1978			130 KB
273. Red Clover Seed Harvested: 1978			130 KB

Vegetables

274. Vegetables Harvested for Sale: 1978			111 KB
275. Vegetables Harvested for Sale by County: 1978			122 KB
276. Tomatoes Harvested for Sale: 1978			127 KB
277. Sweet Corn Harvested for Sale: 1978			127 KB
278. Cucumbers and Pickles Harvested for Sale: 1978			127 KB
279. Watermelons Harvested for Sale: 1978			127 KB
280. Snap Beans, Bush and Pole, Harvested for Sale: 1978			137 KB
281. Lettuce and Romaine Harvested for Sale: 1978			137 KB
282. Asparagus Harvested for Sale: 1978			125 KB
283. Cantaloupe and Persian Melons Harvested for Sale: 1978			125 KB
284. Green Peas Harvested for Sale: 1978			90 KB

Berries, Fruits, and Nuts

285. Berries Harvested for Sale: 1978			123 KB
286. Strawberries Harvested for Sale: 1978			123 KB
287. Land in Orchards: 1978			106 KB
288. Land in Orchards by County: 1978			117 KB
289. Acres of Apple Trees: 1978			118 KB
290. Acres of Peach Trees: 1978			118 KB
291. Acres of Pear Trees: 1978			118 KB
292. Acres of Cherry Trees: 1978			118 KB
293. Acres of Plum and Prune Trees: 1978			121 KB
294. Acres of Grape Vines: 1978			121 KB
295. Acres of Orange Trees: 1978			120 KB
296. Acres of Grapefruit Trees: 1978			120 KB
297. Acres of Lemon Trees: 1978			118 KB
298. Acres of English or Persian Walnut Trees: 1978			118 KB
299. Acres of Almond Trees: 1978			133 KB
300. Acres of Pecan Trees: 1978			133 KB

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