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Farmers and Land
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- Jun 2, 2026
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Summary
More than 70% of farms in the U.S. have been lost over the past 125 years. Today less than 2% of Americans call farming their profession. Yet, in a world with a changing climate and uncertain job market, many are looking to farming as a way to get back to the land, grow healthy food for their community, and discover a life full of meaning. But finding land and becoming a full fledged member of the family farm are essential first steps in the plan. Beth Hoffman explores how securing land for beginning farmers isn’t just about creating business opportunity. It’s about revitalizing rural communities by giving the next generation the opportunity to farm again. Thanks for listening to the At the Iowa Farm Table Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts to your email inbox. Voices Carly McAndrews— Trowel and Error Farm Kristiana Coutu— Beginning Farmer Center , Iowa State University Jada Fife—Fife’s Fine Foods and Land Acquisition and Management Coordinator at SILT Hannah Breckbill— Humble Hands Harvest , creator of Farmers Land Investment Cooperative , and Land Navigator . Resources New Census of Agriculture reveals more farms, more farmers in Iowa Stay in the Loop Stay connected to the latest in Iowa’s food system news. Subscribe to the Iowa Food System Coalition newsletter for timely news, action alerts, and event updates, all focused on supporting local farms and communities. Please like and share this podcast if you enjoy it! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit attheiowafarmtable.substack.com