Name: Without farmers, you'd be hungry, naked and sober
Uploaded: 2020-03-18T15:10:43Z
Duration: 8 min 51 s
Description: Farmers keep us fed and our economies stable, but in the US they're retiring faster than they're being replaced. Take a crash course in agricultural policy with Eric Sannerud to see why this problem can't be solved by simply buying from your local farmer's market -- and learn how you can use your vote to create a better future for farmers.

Farmers keep us fed and our economies stable, but in the US they're retiring faster than they're being replaced. Take a crash course in agricultural policy with Eric Sannerud to see why this problem can't be solved by simply buying from your local farmer's market -- and learn how you can use your vote to create a better future for farmers.

Without farmers, you'd be hungry, naked and sober

Family farmers fuel local economies, steward natural resources, and keep communities vibrant, yet they are aging rapidly with few young replacements. In the United States, the average farmer is 58, and only a tiny fraction are under 30. While buying local food helps, it is not enough to reverse rural decline or ensure fair prices for farmers. Real change requires stronger policies and voting to support the people who keep everyone fed and clothed.