A recent survey conducted by the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers at the 2025 Iowa FFA Annual Conference revealed that 62 percent of students are interested in farming in the future, however, nearly half of these students expressed concerns about high start-up costs.
Nearly 61 percent of participants currently live on a farm. The survey showed that 76 percent of students are interested in pursuing a four-year degree or higher, and an additional 83 percent plan to farm or work in an agriculture-related field.
The survey also revealed that 96 percent of students have a positive or very positive attitude about the future of agriculture in Iowa.
The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers is a non-profit organization that assists livestock farmers who want help interpreting rules and regulations, guidance on good site locations for barns, counsel or enhancing neighbor relations and tips on how to protect the environment at no cost.
