Zumbrota program promotes healthy aging on the farm According to the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center, agriculture workers are comprised of more older workers than any other profession or industry. Today, the average age of farmers in Minnesota is approaching 60. Written By: Rachel Fergus | × The United Church of Christ Zumbrota and Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness are working together to find ways to support local farmers stay and age on their farms. Photo by Rachel Fergus / RiverTown Multimedia United Church of Christ Zumbrota and Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness are partnering for a year-long study of healthy aging on the farm.