The number of beginning farmers is on the rise as total farm numbers fall; expert breaks down findings

The number of beginning farmers is on the rise.

A new study found more minorities and women became primary operators in the past decades as the total number of farms and ranches across the nation decreased by about 3 percent.

Dr. Bruce Ahrendsen with the University of Arkansas spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on recent findings and what they expect to see moving forward.