Meet Rudy Pate, Zoe Kent and Logan Yancey — three farmers under 30 years old who are grinding hard to pay the price of admission to agriculture. They sound off on the struggles, pressures and hopes of farming’s next generation.
Plenty of farmers started young, worked hard and found a path forward. Along the way, they learned from mistakes and celebrated successes. Farming is hard, but here's why those who have taken the road say it's worth it.
The economic environment we're in today is very similar to the 1970s and into the mid-1980s, says Bill Biedermann, a commodity markets adviser. During that time many farmers went broke and, in the process, learned these two lessons.
This industry has super high barriers to entry. Can any young person really start farming on their own? Here are four things young farmers should consider as they pursue a future in agriculture.
