Ep 273 | What happens when an entire generation of American farmers retires?
What happens when an entire generation of American farmers retires? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss the largest generational transfer of farmland we've ever seen: Who inherits the land and why aren't families talking about it?
Plus, Tara just got back from a women in farming panel at Brooke Rollins' family farm and Farm Progress announced this year's Women in the Field finalists.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The fake AI account you might be getting advice from
🪩 150 million acres of farmland is about to change hands
🪩 The 78-year-old woman who ran for the state legislature — and won
🪩 Women in the Field: Producer of the Year nominees
🪩 The mixed feelings around women-only awards in ag
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:54) The AI Amish Man Giving Food Advice
(16:22) Inside a Women in Farming Panel
(33:12) The Largest Generational Transfer of Farmland
(46:27) Women in the Field: Producer of the Year Award
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
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