Young Farmers: The Robertses
Will and Becky Roberts stretch themselves beyond the one-commodity revenue stream to grow their income through a complementary fence- and gate-building business in Virginia.
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Young Farmers: The Skobergs
Skoberg married his wife, Shelly, two years ago, creating a robust blended family in the process. When everyone’s home, it’s all hands on deck.
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A Farmer’s Perspective: Immigrant Workers and Their Critical Role
Immigrant farm laborers have been part and parcel of the North American agricultural landscape for more than a century. What few outside ag realize, however, is just how critical their role is in feeding a hungry world.
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Scape & Scrape: Working In Extreme Weather
Brian Fuller, who plows snow in the winter and landscapes in warmer months, loves hands-on labor, living on the farm and his prospects for future growth.
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Building Farm Infrastructure Using the Internet
One rural area takes matters in its own hands to develop high-speed internet service.
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Massey Ferguson on the Beach: Wish You Were Here
Jealousy is unbecoming, but given the palm trees and snowy white beaches, we had our reasons.
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Immigrants on the Farm in U.S. and Canada (Infographic)
Compare the percentage of immigrants that make up the labor force in Canada and the U.S, and find out more about immigration and agriculture.
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Land Prices Increase Throughout The Years (Infographic)
The high price of farmland is one of the biggest obstacles facing young producers. Increases in average cost of land are illustrated here.
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Women in Agriculture: Finding Common Ground
A grassroots network of women in agriculture wants consumers to see them as the face of food production.
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New, Better Weather Predictions
Researchers have found a long-lead early warning system—up to 50 days in advance–for extreme heat patterns.
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