Name: Without farmers, you'd be hungry, naked and sober
Uploaded: 2020-03-18T15:10:43Z
Duration: 8 min 51 s
Description: Farmers keep us fed and our economies stable, but in the US they're retiring faster than they're being replaced. Take a crash course in agricultural policy with Eric Sannerud to see why this problem can't be solved by simply buying from your local farmer's market -- and learn how you can use your vote to create a better future for farmers.

Farmers keep us fed and our economies stable, but in the US they're retiring faster than they're being replaced. Take a crash course in agricultural policy with Eric Sannerud to see why this problem can't be solved by simply buying from your local farmer's market -- and learn how you can use your vote to create a better future for farmers.

Eric Sannerud: Without farmers, you'd be hungry, naked and sober

Without farmers, you'd be hungry, naked and sober

American farms face a crisis: the average age of a farmer is 58.3, with a third over 65, hinting at a future of fewer, older farmers.

Only 2,000 farmers under 30 added between 2008-2012 in the US, signaling a dire need for youth in agriculture to ensure food security.

The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit in Minnesota, a landmark policy, aims to transfer land to young farmers, showcasing actionable change.