When Is a Smallholding a Farm?

countable noun. A smallholding is a piece of land that is used for farming and is smaller than a normal farm. [British] A smallholding in the hills could not support a large family.

What classifies your property as a farm?

According to the United States Internal Revenue Service, a business qualifies as a farm if it is actively cultivating, operating or managing land for profit. A farm includes livestock, dairy, poultry, fish, vegetables and fruit.

How much land is classed as a smallholding?

A smallholding is a home with a piece of land larger than a garden but smaller than most farms. This land can be used to grow crops or rear animals. Generally acknowledged to be anything with fewer than 50 acres, smallholdings can range from small, allotment-style plots to, essentially, small mixed farms.