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From the field all the way to the table, we’re watching the growth of sustainable food.
September 28, 2010
Think “Farmer.”What comes to mind? A Mr. Magoo style character in overalls? Perhaps a white bearded man chewing on a bit of straw?Unfortunately, this exaggerated image is not far off the mark. The 2007 Agricultural Census reported that “the fastest growing group of farm operators is those 65 years and over.” The average age of a Washington State farmer is 58.