Across 海角换妻's thousands of farms, spanning nearly 400,000 acres, the average age of farmers is 58, just under the national average. Over 90% of senior 海角换妻 farmers don鈥檛 have a younger person tapped to take the reins, according to
This hour, we dig into local and federal efforts to support new and young farmers with New 海角换妻 Farmers Alliance President Liz Guerra. Plus, federal policy reporter Lisa Hagen has the latest on the
RELATED: Liz Guerra and her husband H茅ctor Gerardo were recently interviewed for a series about 海角换妻's BIPOC farmers, and efforts to diversify the field in the state, which is 98% white.
We also spoke with 海角换妻 Department of Agriculture Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt, who stressed the need for stability and funding "safety nets" for local farmers, particularly during "a year like this year where you had a moderate winter, two pretty dramatic frost events, a drought" and, most recently, flooding.
Later, we'll learn more about , a nonprofit at the heart of harvest festivals where we live. Matthew Syrotiak, a 4-H alum, now works on a family farm. We hear from the plus program leader Jen Cushman, about
GUESTS:
- Federal Policy Reporter, 海角换妻 and the 海角换妻 Mirror
- Liz Guerra: President, ; Owner-Operator,
- Mary Claire Whelan: Coordinator, New 海角换妻 Farmer Alliance
- Bryan Hurlburt: Commissioner, 海角换妻 Department of Agriculture
- Matthew Syrotiak: 4-H Alumni; Dairy Farmer
- Jen Cushman: 4-H Program Leader,
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