Farm Bureau president emphasizes challenges for aging farm workforce
Country Folks
July 29, 2025

Farm Bureau president emphasizes challenges for aging farm workforce

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall testified recently on the challenges facing agriculture, as more farmers reach retirement age while fewer young farmers are entering the profession. Duvall testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging.

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