I enjoyed this article as a younger then average farmer at age of 42 in Weld County.   I have the benefit of coming from a farming family which has made it very much easier then these guys have had it.   Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to not have to care if it rains, snows, or shines.   Or to be able to have a nice summer vacation in the summer.   But it's better then being cooped up in an office or working for someone else.  And if done right can pay well.   In my immediate area there are only 4-5 of us farming under 50 that I know of.   Like the article describes most of the land owners are not farming.   The price of land and the amount of downpayment a young farmer needs to start is monumental.   Never mind the price of equipment and energy prices.