Young Farmers and Ranchers
The 96th National FFA Convention & Expo goes beyond the convention center walls. It is a celebration of unity, leadership, and service.
Georgia’s agriculture industry made its way to the small screen recently, thanks to one unlucky-in-love producer willing to put himself out there on reality television — and hopefully, set the record straight for passionate farmers at the heart of the industry.
In the heartland of agricultural dedication, we meet Ori, a remarkable three-year-old Border Collie who proves that working dogs are not only essential for farm success but also cherished companions.
Florida Farm Bureau’s ‘CARES’ program publicly recognizes farmers and ranchers in The Sunshine State who go above and beyond to protect the state’s natural resources. We take you to Crooked Creek Farm in Altha, Florida, one of the operations recognized for its use of sustainable management practices.
When beavers and their dams disappeared in the 90s, the land around Jason Fellows’ Idaho farm started losing water because the stream was moving too fast down the hill. Jason remembered where those dams were and has built Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) to bring sustainability to the soil, and the water, and to attract beavers back into the area.
In Georgia, something extraordinary is budding, and it is all thanks to Samantha Lineberger, the owner of Arena Acres U-Pick Farm.
Chelsea O’Brien’s agricultural journey began on her grandpa’s dairy farm. After a career in agriculture, she received the Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Ag Award and now serves as the Young Farmer Representative for Spencer County, Indiana.
The 4-H Nature Explorers Camp embodies the spirit of learning, leadership, and community!
The Bacon Buddies® Pig Show took center stage at the Iowa State Fair this week, showcasing the power of inclusivity, community, and the special bond between humans and animals.
The story of a ranch’s evolution and adaption of sustainable grazing practices throughout multiple generations.
Young bakers learn valuable life skills while making a difference in their community through the Springfield, Tennessee 4-H program.
Embark on a journey of discovery and learning at the Future Farmers of America’s Next Gen Conference returning in 2024 with more exciting opportunities for driven high school students.
Meet Justin and Laycee Story who found a home in Arkansas after taking on the challenge of taming land that had sat dormant.
Passion is contagious, and David Henderson’s genuine love for ranching is impossible not to catch because there is nothing he would rather be!
Let’s head to Friendship, Arkansas, to meet the Bearden Family on this Farm Family Friday.
Applications for the Holstein Foundation’s Young Dairy Leaders Institute Class 13 are open now through September 30, 2023.
Georgia Farm Bureau’s 2023 Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference just took place this year on Jekyll Island. The experience gave young agriculturalists a place to learn, compete, and network all in one place.
AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair Matt Fimon joined us Monday on Market Day Report to speak on the Bureau’s achievement.
Dayton and Lauren McCarty of Mountain View Farm in Stone County, Ark., comprises six broiler houses and a registered Black Angus herd. They also produce commercial hay. The couple are finalists for the Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award.
While Georgia might be known as the Peach State, it also is home to the largest forestry industry in the United States.