Farming is the work of generations. But right now, sky-high land prices, machinery costs, tariffs, and market volatility are making it harder than ever for the next generation to take over. Family farms across Central and Southern Illinois are navigating the same pressures.
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Difficult times in agriculture are making it tough for the next generation of farmers
Many farmers across the U.S. are reaching retirement age. But lately, increasing volatility and sky-high prices in agriculture are making it tough for the next generation to take over.