Farming & Family

Opportunity Seized

After emigrating from Germany, two brothers seized the moment and put in the hours, building a successful contract-farming business from scratch.

This couple got some wise direction on what tractor brand would offer the best value and dependability for their farm.

Colorful barn quilts tell farm families’ stories.

The Blanchard family sticks together to thrive in an up-and-down industry.

One couple escaped to the country, along with a lovable—if troublesome—herd of “mini-mules.”

How a kid from suburban Virginia grew up to be the Southeastern Farmer of the Year.

New to farming, this couple work the land with a sense of pride and a sense of humor, and, in the process, make a new life for their young family.