WHEATLEY FARMS

A family farm is not defined by size, but rather by the fact that the family provides the vast majority of the labor and management decisions. For example, farmers on the Delmarva Peninsula operate a large variety of farms-some farm a couple of acres while others farm thousands of acres. The common goal of family farmers is farm sustainability-both economically and environmentally... On a family farm, the family takes the risks, makes the decisions and should receive the economic gains. In order to remain economically viable, farmers must be able to earn a decent living from their farming operations to support their families and contribute to the rural economy. From purchasing equipment to direct marketing, family farmers play a major role in contributing to rural communities' economic viability.

Also known as: Wheatley Farms Inc.