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Average farm size in Europe 15 Hectares vs US at 180 Hectares
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- Jan 14, 2015
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"Europe has 12 million farmers and an average farm size of about 15 hectares (by way of comparison, the US has 2 million farmers and an average farm size of 180 hectares)."
European Commission. "The common agricultural policy (CAP) and agriculture in Europe – Frequently asked questions," Reference: MEMO/13/631 Event Date: 28/06/2013 http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-13-631_en.htm MEMO Brussels, 26 June 2013 The common agricultural policy (CAP) and agriculture in Europe – Frequently asked questions [verified 4/15/14]