Illinois Farm Ownership by Race and Farm Productivity

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This paper explores the impact of producer’s race on farm productivity. Data analysis suggests that: (i) minority
farmers own farms that are less than 50 acres in size; the opposite is true for the White producers, 64% own more than
50 acres of farm land; and (ii) on average, farms operated by the Whites receive more conservation-programs payments and
other federal program payments.