In the U.S. last year, the median age for domestic farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers was 56.4 years old. That’s the highest median age of any major occupation tracked by the government’s Current Population Survey for which data was available. Technological advancements have made it easier for them to work longer, according to agriculture read more Farmers Can Remain Productive and Stay on the Job Well into Their 60s, 70s, and Beyond