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livestock, The rest was made up of government payments and “income in kind,” which is the value of the home-grown products that are consumed on the farm. A breakdown of the cash receipts from the sale of commodities, according to data from the Department of Agriculture, indicates that approximately 48 percent of it was from the marketing of farm crops and 52 percent from livestock, poultry and dairy products. Although many Rappahannock County growers have been able to improve their production and raise their gross income, they have not been so successful in turning this gain into greater net income.
Inflation is the principal culprit. It has increased the cost of fertilizer, feed grains, farm labor, fuel, equipment and practically every other operating expense.
Meat Consumption
Up In Rappahannock
Government figures indicate a changing pattern of eating in Rappahannock County, with meat and potatoes ringing the bell the loudest and some other foods dropping in popularity.
On the basis of a national survey made by the Departmenl of Agriculture, it appears thal people living in the local regional
95.3%