changing demographics and opportunities for coa students paul lasley department of sociology february 15 2006 rural populationiowa population in iowa distribution 1940 1960 1980 2000 projected 2020 births deaths desires about succession 1996 farm poll n 1982 75 would like to remain family when they retire 68 if had it do over still choose farming 63 continue suddenly became rich 55 children take 21 were undecided 24 replied no 30 recommend a friend not sure 46 said what will happen your you one my overand eventually inherit 25 i cash rent tenant 20 don t know crop share someone 11 applicable own land sell 10 nonfamily buyer 8 2004 life 1 514 57 encourage young people enter why 87
