My dad farmed for 48 years and I still remember the unbridled optimism he had when the weather began to warm up every Spring. Even if the prospects for the impending year seemed a bit cloudy, he always found a silver lining that boosted his spirits and carried him through the planting season. However, if…
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What Do We Really Know About The U.S. Farmer?
I often start my day by browsing the Internet for articles about farming and production agriculture. Beyond the information that I glean from these stories, I’ve also learned a lot recently by perusing the “comments” section to see how well those outside of agriculture understand the challenges that Midwest farmers face on a regular basis….