Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
7 results for "family farms"
A third-generation Massachusetts farmer is proving solar panels and crops can thrive together, turning struggling farmland into a profitable operation. His success is inspiring farmers nationwide to embrace agrivoltaics as a lifeline for family farms.
Six high school students from Albert Lea just earned national prizes for documentaries connecting America's founding values to modern challenges. Their films on family farms and free speech won big in C-SPAN's StudentCam competition.
%3Amax_bytes(150000)%3Astrip_icc()%2FVaneClaytonFarmRescue-e36c1fa3d76647ccaf947f12841aaabc.jpg)
When farmers face illness or injury, a nonprofit called Farm Rescue sends trained volunteers to plant crops, run harvest, and feed livestock so nothing falls behind. Over 250 volunteers help keep family farms running during their hardest moments.
An 82-year-old Kentucky farmer and her daughter rejected a $26 million offer for their land, choosing to keep feeding America instead. Their decision honors generations of family who fed the nation even during the Great Depression.
Across America, farmers are rejecting offers worth tens of millions from tech companies wanting to build data centers on their rural land. Their choice shows that some things matter more than money.
Young Australian farmers are keeping family businesses alive by blending tradition with modern technology. Their approach shows how respecting the past while embracing change can secure multi-generational success.
A Wisconsin potato farm is investing $10,000 in the next generation of agriculture leaders through scholarships for rural high school seniors. Ten students pursuing agriculture careers will each receive $1,000 for college expenses.