What is the Role of Youth in Agriculture? | Heifer International

While much attention is placed on farming as an aging industry, many young people are already engaged in agriculture around the world. With the right support, including training and access to technology, these youth have the potential to grow more food, transform local food systems and build economies that lift entire communities out of poverty.

Across the globe, young people have a powerful opportunity to reimagine agriculture not just as a way to grow food, but as a path to innovation, income and community resilience. In rural economies, where farming often shapes daily life, many youth already work the soil but face little access to land, training or financial support. With the right investment, they can turn agriculture into a dynamic, future-focused career — one that feeds families and drives rural prosperity. At Heifer, we believe in the potential of young people to lead, to build and to grow a world where farming offers…

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