With the average age of the U.S. farmer closing in on 60 years, it is time for a new generation to step up.
It is why the Arkansas Farm Bureau is giving high school students a sneak peak at college life and the tools they need to pursue a career in agriculture.
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Richlands Dairy & Creamery says its direct-from-farm model is helping connect consumers more closely to where their food comes from.
What started as a small field trip for fifth graders has grown into a multi-day agriculture education event serving nearly 2,000 students.
The two-year fellowship focuses on developing leadership and policy skills for the next generation of agriculture advocates.
Triangle H received the 2022 Feedyard Commitment to Excellence Award from Certified Angus Beef, gaining national recognition for its cattle care and quality.
The work could apply to ready-to-eat meals and delicate foods such as freeze-dried berries.
The Byrum family says bringing the next generation back to the farm is helping strengthen both the operation and the family bond.