Fleecing the Farm: How a Fake Crop Fueled a Bizarre $25 Million Ag Scam
Why does a man need a Bible in hand to convince a farmer about the veracity of an obscure crop? Faith or duplicity? In the early 1980s, during the depths of a $25-million agricultural fiasco like no other, the question answered itself.
Garrett Miller, a manager and partner at Aurora-Oakwood Dairy demonstrates his ability as an effective leader who can motivate his team, communicate well and quickly solve problems in an ever-changing workplace.
Today, three major food crops--corn, rice, and wheat--provide more than 60 percent of the calories consumed by the more than seven billion people around the world. Just 15 crop plants provide 90 percent of the world's food energy intake.
Like many other activities and events, COVID-19 has canceled tractor pulls across the country. Join three generations of the Young Blood Pulling Team as they celebrate 50-plus years participating in the sport. Desiree Dunn also shares about her John Deere 70 diesel after coming home from Oklahoma Winter Nationals. Log on to Farm Journal Field Days to watch now at FarmjournalFieldDays.com
