Will the Next Generation of Farmers Be Saved from a Collapse? | Damian Mason Podcast
Mon Feb 02 2026
A generational collapse in Agriculture is no longer hypothetical—it is a growing reality. With land values surging, profit margins tightening, and federal policy favoring legacy operations, new and aspiring farmers face enormous barriers to entry. In this hard-hitting episode, Damian Mason is joined by Iowa farmer Elliott Henderson and Minnesota farmer Lance Petersen to discuss the policy shifts needed to revitalize rural America and secure the future of farming.
In this episode:
Why current policy favors incumbents over new entrants
How subsidies and crop insurance shape the ag economy
The economics behind farm consolidation
What young and beginning farmers need to succeed
Policy solutions that could prevent a generational implosion
This is a vital conversation for policymakers, ag professionals, and anyone concerned about the sustainability of U.S. Agriculture.
The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:
Harvest Returns Tidal Grow Agriscience Nano-Yield Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary.
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A generational collapse in Agriculture is no longer hypothetical—it is a growing reality. With land values surging, profit margins tightening, and federal policy favoring legacy operations, new and aspiring farmers face enormous barriers to entry. In this hard-hitting episode, Damian Mason is joined by Iowa farmer Elliott Henderson and Minnesota farmer Lance Petersen to discuss the policy shifts needed to revitalize rural America and secure the future of farming. In this episode: Why current policy favors incumbents over new entrants How subsidies and crop insurance shape the ag economy The economics behind farm consolidation What young and beginning farmers need to succeed Policy solutions that could prevent a generational implosion This is a vital conversation for policymakers, ag professionals, and anyone concerned about the sustainability of U.S. Agriculture. The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by: Harvest Returns Tidal Grow Agriscience Nano-Yield Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary. This content is protected. ©Damian Mason, all rights reserved.