@shilohfarm: How many farmers and ranchers are over 65? Approximately 40% of all farmers and ranchers are over the age of 65 which is a number that’s increased by 12% over the last ten years. The average age of a U.S. farm producer is 58.1 years. Despite what you may think, AI and technology are not going to replace farmers. Although they may not like to quit, in the next 20 years or so there’s going to be a major shift in agriculture as farmers and ranchers either die off or eventually retire. Which begs the question. Who is going to take over? Will the next generation step up? Can they even afford to take over? Will AI data centers take over all farmland anyway? These are the questions we need to start asking. #farming #agriculture #facts #education #shilohfarm