When young people think of jobs in agriculture, farmer, rancher, or agronomist usually come to mind. While these are key roles, there are a number of additional career opportunities for the next generation.
Michelle Miller, also known as the Farm Babe, has been advocating for the industry.
She spoke with RFD-TV’s Jennifer Vickery Smith on the evolving nature of the ag industry, how you can be a part of ag on and off the field, and her journey.
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