Are Small Farms Doomed? Exploring Ag’s Next 15 Years | Damian Mason
Damian Mason - The Business of Agriculture
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1h 2m
What does the next 15 years hold for American production agriculture? In this episode, Damian Mason is joined by Shay Foulk of Ag View Solutions and Ben Gordon of Fractal to analyze emerging trends in U.S. farming. Topics include consolidation in agriculture, the evolving role of government subsidies, financial pressures facing producers, and the viability of small-scale, niche farms in a shifting food system. With historical context and expert insight, this conversation provides an informed look at the economic and structural future of farming in America.
Key topics:
- The accelerating pace of farm consolidation
- Impacts of federal subsidies on farm scale
- Economic trends shaping ag operations
- Prospects for small and specialty producers
- Financial tools for navigating ag transitions
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