Young Farmers and Ranchers

The couple is among three finalists for the Arkansas Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Excellence Award.
As chairman of Georgia Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee, Hurley is working to strengthen agriculture’s future.
Ethan Bremmer is carrying on a family tradition of farming and leadership
The Louisiana producer hopes to one day pass the farm on to her newborn son.
Farms should identify key roles and begin leadership succession planning well ahead of any transitions—expected or unexpected.
John and Savannah Scarborough have expanded their operation to include livestock, microgreens, and compost production.
New data from ag-tech company Bushel suggests younger producers are beginning to play a larger role in farm decision-making across the country.
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller and Rep. Henry Cuellar say rising costs and generational shifts are making it harder to keep young producers in the industry.
Waylon NeSmith says continuing the operation is a way to carry on the lessons and legacy his father left behind.
Accessing land is one of the biggest challenges facing the next generation of farmers and ranchers.