More young people are getting into farming and agriculture
2024年5月29日 · The average age of farmers in the U.S. is nearly 60, but there's also an increasing number of young people becoming farmers or showing interest in agriculture.
America’s farmers are getting older, and young people aren’t …
2023年10月10日 · Hardworking American farmers keep the world fed and clothed. But the farming labor force has a problem: It’s aging rapidly. The average American farmer is 57 and a half …
On "Farmtok," agriculture gets its moment in the spotlight. What …
2 天之前 · Multiple farmers said that disconnection has grown over the years as social media algorithms have changed. “I know for a fact our social media reach is greatly diminished now,” …
America’s Young Farmers Are Burning Out. I Quit, Too | TIME
2024年4月16日 · There has been a growing interest among younger people in recent years in sustainable and organic farming practices, as well as in local food systems. This interest has …
Fast Facts About Agriculture & Food - American Farm Bureau …
Cattle and calves, corn, and soybeans are the top three U.S. farm products. Farming accounts for about 1% of the U.S. gross domestic product. In 2023, $174.9 billion worth of American …
Why Humans Took Up Farming: They Like To Own Stuff
2013年5月13日 · For decades, scientists have believed our ancestors took up farming some 12,000 years ago because it was a more efficient way of getting food. But a growing body of …
New and Beginning Farmers: The Future of American Agriculture
2020年9月24日 · According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, there are 3.4 million farmers, ranchers, and producers in the United States. Hank is part of a collective group of young …
Young farmers are needed but they lack land. A farm bill could ... - NPR
2022年9月1日 · Attracting a younger generation is key to building a sustainable food system, but getting access to land is a huge barrier to entering farming, according to a new survey.
Ageing population: A lack of young farmers threatens food security - BBC
Young people are increasingly seeking work in the cities, sidelining agriculture. Without a new generation to take on the job, the global food supply begins to look very uncertain. A number of...
The Development of Agriculture - National Geographic Society
2024年11月20日 · The development of agricultural about 12,000 years ago changed the way humans lived. They switched from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to permanent …