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States seek to keep young farmers on the land
The Agriculture Department reports a drop in farmers under 35 from 25 percent in 1985 to 15 percent, with the median age rising to 50.1. Nebraska advances a 5 percent tax credit for rents to beginning producers, while Minnesota and Michigan explore apprenticeships and land transfer incentives. Experts cite capital, land access, and succession planning as major barriers to youth farming.
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Washington
Nebraska
Ryan Fisher
Amherst
Neb
Agriculture Department
Mike Duffy
Iowa State University
Beginning Farmer Center
Fisher
Brad
University of Nebraska
Michigan