Warren Buffett famously plans to give 99% of his fortune to charity. Howard gets the remaining 1%—enough to live comfortably, but not enough to buy a football team. He’s been candid: “Dad taught me that enough is a beautiful thing.” In 2026, Howard’s net worth proves he’s learned that lesson.
Compare him to other billionaire heirs: The Walmart heirs fight over yachts; Howard fights over cover crops. He’s the anti-Kardashian: low-drama, high-impact. He even wrote a book called 40 Chances about how to make small changes with big ripples.
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Small cultural nod: Ever watch The Good Place? Howard is a real-life Michael—kooky, stubborn, and relentlessly focused on doing good. He’d probably score 1000 points on the show’s points system.
The Fast Facts
• Age: 71 in 2026.
• Main asset: Farmland and a portfolio of modest stocks.
• Yearly income: Estimated $10–$15 million from operations and dividends.
• Fun fact: Howard has been arrested for peace in environmental protests. Yes, a rich guy in cuffs for a cause.
He’s also a photographer. His Instagram is less selfies and more zebras in the Serengeti. If you follow one rich guy’s feed, make it Howard’s—he’ll teach you more about soil than a university degree.
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