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Farming faces uncertain future in rural towns
The article surveys aging farmers and rising land costs across the nation, highlighting the Martz family of 160 acres and Iowa State University findings. It notes the average farmer age around 55, increasing land concentration, off farm ownership, and barriers for a younger generation due to inflated land values and government programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Martz
Martz
Iowa State University
Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
America
Pat O'Brien
American Farm Bureau
Mike Duffy
Towa
Dunncrease
Jaint
Leftanis
Daily Says
Duffy
Steven Houston Jr
Donaldsonville
Houston
Faran Fu
John Crabtree
The
Center For Rural Affairs
Lyon
Neb