The document discusses generational challenges in agriculture and natural resources. It notes that the average age of U.S. farmers has been increasing, with 62% being over 55 years old in 2012, up from 42% in 1982. The average age also increased from 50.5 to 58.3 years old over this period. The document explores characteristics of different generations including Millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers and how their skills, motivations, and experiences shaping when they grew up impact the agriculture industry. It emphasizes the need to understand generational differences to effectively manage and motivate a multigenerational workforce in agriculture and related fields.
4. There are fewer U.S. farmers than there were 30 years ago, and as a group, they’re getting older. In
2012 (the most recent data), 62 percent of all U.S. farmers were 55 years and older, a change of 20
percent from 1982. The average age of farmers increased as well, to 58.3 years old in 2012, from 50.5
in 1982. NG GRAPHIC; SOURCE: USDA
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5. A little bit about Generations
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32. Skills needed for 2020 knowledge worker
Institute of the Future http://www.iftf.org/
Sensemaking
Social Intelligence
Novel Adaptive Thinking
Cross Cultural
Competency
Computational Thinking
New Media Literacy
Transdisciplinarity
Design Mindset
Cognitive Load
Management
Virtual Collaboration
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