Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Kendall Rae Johnson is the nation’s youngest farmer and, with her family, owns and operates an urban youth farm, aGROWKulture.
The 2022 Census of Agriculture underscores the aging trend among U.S. farmers, revealing a significant proportion nearing or past retirement age.
The 2022 National Young Farmer Survey found that young and black, indigenous, and other farmers face massive structural barriers that impact mental health.
Admittedly, I cringe every time one of our local 4-H kids starts talking about Minecraft. After all, they’re fortunate enough to be involved in agriculture and raising fair animals. Why do they need a video game? While video games may seem like a lazy pastime, even the staunchest supporters of outdoor activities may be able to get on board with the latest farm video games.
Many of agriculture’s younger generation want to stop farming full time, at least what full-time currently looks like on their farm. How do we change that?
This ambassador for the Oklahoma Pork Council is upending pig farming stereotypes with young leadership Tre Smith is not a typical hog farmer. During a FaceTime call, the 22-year-old Black senior at Oklahoma State University wears a gray, long-sleeved Carhartt shirt. “Someone can be better than me,” Smith said, “but they’ll never be better than […]
Technology and the focus on sustainability will help sustain and even grow the agricultural production capabilities of today’s farmers.
While smart devices are handy for long trips, games are a great way to bond with your fellow FFA members. Enjoy these six games with an agriculture twist!
Each generation comes with new challenges, and Generation Z is paving the way for farms to become more efficient than ever.
Two new editions of Minecraft-related games, Farmcraft and Dairycraft, have been introduced to the agriculture and gaming communities.