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Austin Scott: “The average age of the farmer is going up, not down.”

Featuring: Austin Scott, Republican | U.S. House Georgia, District 8

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Rep. Scott joins Redox Grows

Published | Video Starts at 11:01

So I'm very concerned that the risk to return lines have crossed for the American family farm and what that does with future generations because, you know, The average age of the farmer is going up, not down. It's not going to be solved overnight. But fortunately, people are being thoughtful in this area and farmers are very persevering people. So thank you for your time today, Congressman. (11:01–11:04)

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