Politics to Potatoes

With ties to farming and policy, a young Alabamian pioneers a new means of marketing produce from small farms.

Seeds Planted, Stories Told: Paul Sailer, Author of “I Had a Comrade”

Veteran and author, Paul Sailer helps preserve tales of courage and comradery.

Fun, Farm-Related College Mascots: Fear the Okra!

Delta State’s Fighting Okra is a prickly standout among ag-themed mascots.

Humorist Jerry Nelson: Recovering Dairyman

Dear County Agent Guy author Jerry Nelson says farming has provided him fodder, as well as lessons, for his slap-your-knee, laugh-out-loud musings.

A Harvest Made Possible By Caring Neighbors

Family and friends come together to help a farmer in need.

Soldier, Farmer, Innovator

FarmLife pays tribute to a World War II hero who contributed mightily to the evolution of the Massey Ferguson combine.

She Wrote the Book: Audrey Levatino and the Women-Powered Farm

How this Virginia grower came to write a practical guide for other women wanting to get into the “business.”

Vet Sees Rural to Suburban Changes

Veterinarian Lanier Orr recounts how his formerly rural county transformed into an urban area—and how working the land satisfies
his inner country boy.

Massey Ferguson Helps Out in an Imperfect Storm

When a heavy snow and a sick child coincided, this Indiana father depended on his tractor to save the day.

An On-Farm Brewery Pays Tribute to Orange Tractors

A new brew pays tribute to the family farm and the dependable equipment that did the heavy lifting.

Country Portrait