RANCHES & RANCHERS
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 751,000 Farmers and Ranchers in the U.S. in 2009.
(US Census Bureau, 2010)
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are 784,000 Farmers & Ranchers in the U.S. in 2007
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 827,000 Farmers and Ranchers in the U.S. in 2006.
Among the largest and most historic ranches in the United States is Parker Ranch in Hawaii. Founded in 1847, the ranch currently spans approximately 150,000 acres on the Big Island. www.parkerranch.com
The King Ranch in Texas is the largest ranch in the continental United States with approximately 825,000 acres. Initially established in 1852 by Richard King, when he purchased 75,000 acres, King accumulated over 1,250,000 acres before his death in 1885.
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