Montana Ag Network: Family farms wither as next generation steps away

Montana Ag Network: Family farms wither as next generation steps away

BILLINGS Family farms around Montana are vanishing as land prices rise and the next generation of farmers steps away from the industry.It's a trend being felt nationwide. According to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, 40 percent of farmland in America is owned by people 65 and older.Click here to learn more: Montana Ag Network: Family farms wither as next generation steps awayLongtime auctioneer Rick Young has witnessed the trend firsthand as he a…