Since the 1980s and 1990s, the number of small farms operated by families have _____ as the number of corporate farms have _____. A. remained fairly stable… increased
B. remained fairly stable… decreased
C. increased… decreased
D. decreased… increased
The correct answer is D. decreased… increased.
Explanation: Since the 1980s and 1990s, there has been a trend of small family-operated farms decreasing in number due to various economic pressures and changes in agricultural practices. At the same time, corporate farms have increased, consolidating resources and benefiting from economies of scale. This shift reflects broader trends in agriculture towards larger, more industrialized farming operations.