Aging Farmers Face High Costs Despite Government Efforts to Save Farms

• Dan Kuebler, a farmer in Ashland, Missouri, sold his produce at the Columbia Farmers Market for decades.
• The town of Ashland, once a small and sleepy place, has seen changes as nearby Columbia grew.
• Government efforts aim to support aging farmers, but many find the costs prohibitive.
• The rising costs and changes in the local economy make it difficult for farmers to sustain their operations.
• Efforts are ongoing to address the financial challenges faced by aging farmers.