Farm Direct, Southern-Style

Comfortable cows, grassroots marketing and Southern hospitality helped Franks Farms turn a corner when the going got tough.

Farming with Spirit

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

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.

The Best Tips for Restoring A Pasture

You need the right process—and the right equipment—to get your pastures in shape, especially if they’re new or neglected. Here’s how to do it.

Modern Milkmen of Oakridge Dairy

A rotary milking parlor, environmental responsibility, and the idea to supply milk direct to consumer are the new notions driving change at a dairy whose history dates back more than a century.

Award-Winning Dairy Makes Wise Investments

Never afraid to embrace change, this farm family takes a giant step into its own future.

The All-In Livestock Barn

Monoslope barns offer new ‘slant’ on raising cattle.

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A Family Farm Comes Clean

Staying Alive—And Thriving—On A California Dairy

Consider the Alternative