The US Ag Industry is Aging Out

During a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing recently, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall testified saying that 40% of US farmers are beyond retirement age, and 8% are under the age of 35, which is a real concern for the ag industry. He says updating the Farm Bill can help with this aging out situation.

“Issues like inflation, rising supply, cost, and overall market volatility have made it harder for our family farms to hold on. This will help families stay in business and pass the farm on to the next generation. The farm bill also provides certainty for new and beginning farmers just starting out.”

Duvall says this it is important that Farm Bureau recognizes the importance of supporting farmers at phases and at all stages of their careers.

“Our young farmers and ranchers program, our promotion and engagement program, and our Women's Leadership Committee gives farmers the tools to advocate for their own success. America has a rich tradition in farming, and we want to ensure that that continues in the Next Generation and beyond.”

Once again, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall testifying in a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing called the aging farm workforce, America's vanishing family farms.