The number of farm producers under age 35 grew 11% from 2012 to 2017. While young farmers still make up just a small share of total farmers, their ranks are growing as the number of middle-aged farmers is shrinking.
The number of farm producers under age 35 grew 11% from 2012 to 2017. While young farmers still make up just a small share of total farmers, their ranks are growing as the number of middle-aged farmers is shrinking.