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Life on the Land

Barry Schmitt’s business is growing, and his family is growing into it. Meanwhile, a promise to his daughter fulfilled is becoming a symbol for a new generation of female operators.
Jim Kopriva is a fourth-generation farmer in a challenging environment, where success means wearing a lot of hats and making precise choices on management and equipment. Here’s how he does it.
A diverse family business, an emphasis on stewardship, and the right equipment are the formula for success at RAKR Farms.

A Farm Business for All Seasons

Farmer and businessman Greg Hawes has one of the most diverse operations you’ll see—and the largest fleet of Massey Ferguson and AGCO equipment in his county.

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Consider the Alternative

Bryce Chaffee and his family are building a business—and a lifestyle—around longhorn cattle and versatile equipment.

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Legacy With The Land

Ryan Davidson’s road to success winds through five generations and two life-altering personal challenges. Legacy is what inspires him to move forward.

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Making Cover Crops Pay Off

You already know using cover crops improves soil health. But what does the practice mean to your bottom line?

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Farming with Spirit

Faith and farming are transformative—and inseparable—for the McDowell family on their fourth-generation farm.

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Aspire, Adapt, Advance: Calculating for Success on the Farm

Michel and Hanneke Camps grow their business by adapting to new technology with their own brand of innovation.

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So You Want To Be A Farmer? Start Here

Getting a grant or finding a loan to start a farm can be daunting, but resources abound for those who long to live a life on the land.

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