What is the average age of an Ohio farmer?

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The average age of an Ohio farmer is 58 years old. This figure has been increasing for over 15 years: in 2002, the average age of farmers was 54 years old. Why is it important to note? This increase points to the fact that fewer young people are entering the farming industry, skewing the age higher.