Why people look down on farmers?

Farming is regarded as a low-class job in the country. Some people look down on farmers because of the perception that they are doing one of the lowest-paying jobs. There is a study that suggests the higher the educational level of a person, the lower the possibility of that person will go into farming.

Is farming a dying occupation?

According to Niti Aayog’s estimation, if this trend continues, share of farmers in total workforce would be 55 per cent by 2022, the year the income doubling has to be achieved. Specifically on cultivators, Chand estimates, their number would decline by 13.4 per cent by 2022-23.

What is America’s largest employer?

Walmart
Employment by company

hideUnited States-based Largest Private Employers
Rank	Employer	Global number of Employees
1	Walmart	2,300,000
2	Amazon	1,468,000
3	Allied Universal	800,000

What state has the most agriculture jobs?

California
The number of direct food and agricultural jobs is the highest in states with agricultural- and labor-intensive industries, as well as large population centers that support the retail food sectors. California leads the nation with 2.8 million direct food and agriculture jobs, followed by Texas at 2 million jobs and …

Why are farmers poor?

Majority of farmers are poor with low education, vulnerable to physical and economic risks, and financially stressed with zero savings or worse, indebtedness. As agriculture is in itself a risky financial and social enterprise, the pressure for the farming families to stay afloat is saddling.

Who has the most employees in the world?

China National Petroleum
Largest private and semiprivate employers

Private and semiprivate companies with the most employees in the world
Rank	Employer	Employees
1	China National Petroleum	1,242,245
2	State Grid	896,360
3	China Post Group	827,231