11/30/2017
By Charles Payne, CEO and Principal Analyst

When we think of agriculture and farming many remember the horror stories of foreclosures that brought a slew of Hollywood movies and Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid concerts. While there is no doubt farming had become unpopular and increasing more difficult for small operators, it will always play an integral part in our economy and politics.

We eat, we wear clothes, we smoke, we fish and we love sending and receiving flowers.  In 2015, farms added $137 billion to US GDP while all agriculture added $992 billion. Still, until recently, we couldn’t keep them down on the farm.

Millennials Getting Hands Dirty

The good news is farming is becoming cool and appreciated like it hasn’t been in more than a century.  Part of this cultural shift has been driven by the restaurant industry and another part by consumer education about nutrients and the benefits of farm freshness. 

As a result, there has been an increase in farmers under the age of 35. After 100 years of complaining about keeping them down on the farm, millennials are coming back.  Some states including California, Nebraska and South Dakota have reported 20% increase in beginning farmers.

Moreover, 69% of these millennial farmers have college degrees...

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Charles Payne
Wall Street Strategies

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