Based on the information contained in the table alone, which one of the following statements can be inferred?

This statement is misleading as the table likely shows a decline in the number of dairy farms, which typically correlates with a decrease in the total number of dairy cows, especially if small farms are being consolidated or eliminated. Thus, the total number of dairy cows cannot be inferred to remain constant.

While it is possible that some farmers diversified into other types of farming, the table does not provide explicit evidence or data supporting this statement. The inference that many farmers shifted their focus cannot be drawn without additional context or statistics.

This statement expresses an opinion about economic feasibility rather than a factual observation based on the data provided in the table. The table does not directly address the economic viability of small dairy farms, so this inference cannot be made.

Erratic growth implies fluctuating numbers, but the data in the table suggests a consistent decline rather than variability. Therefore, this statement misrepresents the information likely presented in the table.