For a farmer to get rich and compete with corporate farms they have to take the government farmer welfare and use the same farming methods. It is becoming impossible for a couple to start a farm and provide Walmart, and all the large grocery chains and make a decent living. 5 acres and a mule is the ideal method for a family farm to feed the family and provide locally. The soil has become so sterile and poisoned, it's going to take a lot of cows a long time to repair it.