"Bittersweet comfort
The Cails's struggle reflects a national trend. According to Statistics Canada, the number of farms across the country plummeted by 44 per cent between 1976 and 2021, driven by industry consolidation and an aging workforce.
There is a bittersweet comfort for Cail — the land was purchased by five Amish families who intend to use it for agriculture.
"People want to eat, people want good food and I think that'll continue on from this farm," Cail said. "That's what makes me feel good about the whole thing"
source: 'You got to hold back tears': N.B. farmer watches family history sold off piece by piece
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