WINDSOR, Va. (RFD News) — Family farming in America continues evolving, not just through technology, but through the next generation stepping into the operation.
For one Virginia farm family, a son’s return to the farm is bringing new ideas while continuing a family tradition decades in the making.
Cecil Byrum says he was thrilled when his son Steele decided to join the family farming operation.
Now farming alongside his father, Steele Byrum is helping grow wheat, soybeans and cotton while also learning the challenges that come with agriculture, from changing weather conditions to volatile commodity markets.
The Byrum family says farming has become a blend of old traditions and new ideas, something they believe continues bringing generations together.
They add that despite the challenges, farming remains a labor of love.
Tennessee’s Agriculture specialty license plate, known as the Ag Tag, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and state agriculture leaders are giving the public a chance to help shape its next chapter.
North Carolina FFA State Officers Rachel Noble and Josiah Saravia join to share more about preparations for the state’s upcoming convention.
Hildebrandt Family Farms combines multi-generational farming with a hands-on approach to herd management.
From riding a bus to another school for agriculture classes to serving as an Illinois FFA State Officer, Kaydance Wooton’s journey is proof that determination, mentorship, and a willingness to embrace new opportunities can lead to remarkable accomplishments.
UT Extension’s cardio drumming classes help older adults stay active and engaged.
The annual event brings together hundreds of tractors and enthusiasts from across the region.
