
Raising Farmers
Father Jerry McDonald and son Jon both know a thing or two about preparing the next generation for a career in ag. These days, both of them are dads.
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A Coalition for Young Farmers
The National Young Farmers Coalition works to connect beginning farmers with resources.
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Young Farmers: A Special Report
We asked several about their challenges and goals, then listened as each spoke of hard lessons learned, their passion for farming and hopes for the future.
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Innovation in Irrigation
Agriculture technology has attracted a lot of attention in Silicon Valley, and a big part of the burgeoning startup scene focuses on using water more efficiently and effectively.
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Irrigation Reductions: A Tale of Two States
Water laws in Kansas and neighboring Nebraska offer very different approaches to water savings
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Lessons Learned: Farmer of the Year Danny Kornegay
The 2015 Southeastern Farmer of the Year explains why starting a farm today would be harder than back when and why trying to predict the future is just plain “hard.”
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Benefits and Resources for Returning Veterans Wanting to Farm
Numerous organizations cooperate to help returning veterans and other underserved populations transition to farming or ranching.
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USDA Microloan Program Expanding
Small and short-term, these microloans offer farmers a low-interest alternative for a variety of financial needs.
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How a Conservation Easement Works
Definitions and resources to determine if an easement is right for you.
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Starting an Agritourism Operation
Potential permits and licenses, and resources.
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