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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 4 MIN

Number of farmers working over retirement age increasing

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Deciding what to do with the family farm when its management becomes too much, or there's no obvious succession plan is a growing challenge for many rural families. Holding on too long can put a strain on relationships and health, experts say. But it's a question more people are having to address as the number of farmers working past age 65 increases. Kim Savage reports.

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