I feel sorry for rural America as their lifestyle is disappearing and fast. Currently hydroponics yields far more per acre than any farm can generate without heavy machinery and little bug repellent needed. Don't have to worry about droughts and immigrants needed to pick the crops as most everything is automated. Rural America's children are fleeing for a much better life style with far far more opportunities. Look at the agricultural states that pay little compared to more affluent states to educate their children. If it wasn't for crop subsidies and the government guarantees there would be even more flight from rural areas.