What type of farmers did yeoman farmers own?

Yeoman farmers typically did not own other farmers; instead, they were small-scale landowners who cultivated their own land. They often worked independently and may have employed a few laborers or family members, but they were distinct from plantation owners who relied on enslaved labor. Yeoman farmers valued their independence and were often seen as the backbone of agrarian society in the United States, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries.