There is nothing saying senior farmers should ‘retire’. For many this is both impossible (financially), and can disadvantage the farm as their knowledge and management power is vital. To prevent injury and death however, there comes a time when senior farmers must be willing to pass off the more physical tasks to the next generation, and look at shifting their role. #AgSafeFamily
More information at http://www.cair-sbac.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Seniors.pdf