A recent survey pertaining to farm goals finds that only about 50% of the sample of farms are expected to grow in the next 5 years. Of the remaining 50%, 40% expect to remain the same size and 10% expect to reduce the size of their farm. Farms that had a goal to reduce debt over time expected to grow at a slower pace than other farms. Farm growth was positively related to producer sentiment, adding a family member to the operation, a strong balance sheet, and the adoption of new practices.| farmdoc daily