Producers from across the globe gathered in Boone, Iowa this week for the 2024 Farm Progress Show.
Aside from all the new equipment was also a series of panel discussions. One of which focused on farm legacy and protecting your land.
Kris Reynolds with American Farmland Trust spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on their message, how they are helping protect farmers’ land, and some common misconceptions.
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