Fink one could argue that the "poor" economy is DRIVING the growth in FARMING; in addition to the exploding global populations, developing countries, & a host of other events:
At a time when the overall economy is limping along at an anemic growth rate of 1.9%, net farm income was up 27% last year and is expected to jump another 20% in 2011.
Real estate prices in general are again falling this year. But according to the Federal Reserve, the average farm has doubled in value in the past six years. Farmland is quickly emerging as one of the year's hottest investments on Wall Street.
City folks have to separate their own reality from what is TRULY going on...Mark is at the EPICENTER of a coming BOOM!!! And this trend, as economies falter is happening world-wide...people in cities where their "immigrant" parents fought so hard to make a place are finding their kinds wanting, or being somewhat forced to, go back to the family farms/villages. Young or middle aged folks can better connect, control their own destiny, local government, avoid crippling taxes, have a better quality of life & in MOST CASES,...take all their modern electronic trapings iPhone, internet, etc. with them!!!
The farming sector will see a BOOM over the NEXT 10yrs for MANY REASONS....Mark is right there!!
Do DD on farming & read stories supporting my claims!! FACTS, TRENDS, Evidence...point to TYTN being a big player...
Frankly my DEAR...I'd rather the FACTS! Just the FACTS & NOTHING BUT...