young farmers

Farmers interested in sustainable small scale farming and ranching are encouraged to participate in Washington State University’s 12 week Cultivating Success which starts in late September. WSU’s Kate Ryan, said the course is great for anyone unsure how to approach being a farmer or rancher. "Trying to i ...

The Farm Credit Administration ramped up efforts to support young, beginning and small farmers and ranchers during the course of the pandemic. FCA vice president, Mark Hayes, said ​funding young and beginning farmers is crucially important since they are the future of the industry. And he noted, ...

When you talk with the tractor and implement manufacturing industry, they’ll talk about the importance of technology in the next generation of equipment. But how much of that is pushed by the industry, and how much is nothing more than an arms race for individual farmers? L ...

For agriculture to succeed in 2021 and well beyond, young people will need to step up and eventually take the reins of the industry. But there are a host of challenges when it comes to the next generation of farmers. But, as Stephanie Ho points out, the USDA is using ever tool in their tool box to help beginning farmers and ranchers ...

The U.S. Apple Association is currently accepting applications for its 2021 Young Apple Leader class. Manager of Association Services, Matt Hendrickson, said in years past, they’ve used the program to invite professionals, between the ages of 18 and 35, back to Washington D.C. in ...

American Farmland Trust prides itself as protecting agricultural land, as well as promoting environmentally-sound farming practices and keeping farmers on their farmland. To do that, AFT has just received an award from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, NIFA, under the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program to fund the “Transitioning Land to a New Generation: Preparing Trai

A recent presentation shows Farm Credit institutions increased their support of the young, beginning, and small farmers and ranchers across the country in 2019. “Farm Credit grew and strengthened its commitment to young, beginning, and small farmers and ranchers in 2019 despite the challenges of continued low commodity prices, severe weather events, and an uncertain trade outlook,” says Farm Credi

Kelsie Knight, Chair of Washington Young Farmers and Ranchers, talks about the issues young farmers need to address. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekmedia.com

Kelsie Knight with Washington Young Farmers & Ranchers talks about farmers don't just farm in 2020. If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com

Farm Foundation is seeking nominations for its Young Agri-Food Leaders Network, a new program created to actively engage emerging leaders in food and agribusiness. The young agri-food leaders will participate in a year-long series of interactive learning and networking experiences, focused on gaining a deeper understanding of the food and agriculture value chain ...