The New York Times has an interesting read posted if you're an organic farmer; The Elders of Organic Farming. From the article:
For nearly a week, two dozen organic farmers from the United States and Canada shared decades' worth of stories, secrets and anxieties, and during breaks they shared the clothing-optional baths. The agrarian elders, as they were called, were invited to Esalen because the organizers of the event wanted to document what these rock stars of the sustainable food movement knew and to discuss an overriding concern: How will they be able to retire and how will they pass their knowledge to the next generation?
Among other issues discussed, the piece looks at how the average American farmer is 57 years old, and the fastest-growing age group for farmers is 65 and over, according to the Census Bureau plus the worries some older farmers have about their children maybe not wanting to take over the family business. It's an interesting look into the aging organic farmer, their concerns, pride and more. If you're an organic producer, it's a great read.