Recent surveys on rural demographics in the US, Japan and the European Union reveal an ever-aging farmer population. The average age of farmers in the US is now 58 years, and 67 years in Japan. More than one third of European farmers are older than 65 – technically retired, whereas less than 5% of farmers in analyzed countries are younger than 35-years-old! All OECD countries show similar trends. Consequently, this question begs to be asked: who will grow our food?
Details
Title
Where are the Future Farmers to Grow Our Food?
Record Identifier
https://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/129168
PURL Identifier
http://purl.umn.edu/129168
Published in
International Food and Agribusiness Management Review
Volume
15
Issue
A
Page Range
9 - 11
Total Pages
3
JEL Codes
Q13
Note
This essay is one of 23 featured authors from around the world discussing the challenges and solutions to filling the global talent gap in agribusiness. www.ifama.org
