U.S. Farming Transition
Older U.S. farmers greatly outnumber young farmers. American farming is nearing a major generational turnover as the average farmer age has risen substantially. The future food supply depends partly on whether younger or first-generation f…
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Older U.S. farmers greatly outnumber young farmers. American farming is nearing a major generational turnover as the average farmer age has risen substantially. The future food supply depends partly on whether younger or first-generation farmers can enter farming and earn a living. A large share of U.S. farmland is expected to change ownership within two decades.