Good Times in Big Flat

New property inspired one farming family to launch another business and helped kick-start a resurgence in their mountain hometown.

Plowing Ahead

For the Bachand family, long days, cold nights and the tough times of days gone by have not only been obstacles to overcome, but reasons to succeed.

This big, happy west Michigan family raises livestock, organic vegetables and children—lots of them—on a homestead they’ve carved out for themselves.

A vacation property turns into a dream farm, thanks to a family assist.

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.