The average U.S. farm in 1985 operated on 709 acres with total production expenses of $74,000, assets worth$325,000, and gross cash farm income of $82,000. A survey by the U.S. Department of Agriculture analyzed farm characteristics by size, type, location, and more. Key findings include debts being 22.5% of total assets, with data on farm expenses, acreage, land use, labor, investments, and financial indicators.