Succession Pressure Index

Explore where American farmland faces the greatest succession pressure — counties with aging farmers and rising transition urgency. Click any county for detailed data including conversion risk and combined risk scores.

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Data source: USDA NASS 2022 Census of Agriculture · 3,144 counties loaded

Succession Pressure Legend

Highest Pressure (80–100)
High Pressure (68–79)
Moderate-High (50–67)
Moderate (31–49)
Low-Moderate (20–30)
Low Pressure (<20)
Data withheld (USDA)
★ State avg (est.)

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Select a county to view detailed succession data and available farm opportunities

Understanding the Index

Succession Pressure Index

A 0–100 score based on farmer aging pressure: average producer age and the percentage of operators over 65. Higher scores mean greater succession urgency. Each county detail panel also shows Conversion Score (land-use change) and Combined Risk (succession + conversion).

What It Means

Higher scores flag counties with older farm operators and elevated transition urgency — places where land is most likely to need a new steward soon.

How to Use It

Aspiring farmers can identify high-opportunity regions. Retiring farmers can gauge local interest in farm transitions and partnerships.

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