Farm Babe: Is agriculture really ‘in your blood’? Or is it for everyone?
Agriculture runs deep “in the blood” of some families, and having this tradition is important, but so is welcoming new people into agriculture.
Agriculture runs deep “in the blood” of some families, and having this tradition is important, but so is welcoming new people into agriculture.
When Kristen Grumbine in Pennsylvania started out, there weren’t many women running equipment or working with machinery, but that’s changed dramatically.
Producing food is a continuous process that is always happening, and farmers and ranchers don’t get much of a break.
There are so many assumptions in agriculture, especially when it comes to politics, yet first and foremost, people should follow facts and science.
Crop insurance is an important tool for farmers to be able to ensure they receive an income even in years with losses.
The six classes of wheat have different purposes and regions that they grow — the U.S. grow more hard wheat, while Europe grows more soft wheat.
Lobbyists can influence policymakers and look out for agricultural interests, and they should be a tool to help legislators understand how policy affects ag.
In April, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration suspended something called lab proficiency testing — yet this is not the same as routine milk testing.
There’s no shortage of adorable children’s books out there, and this includes some of the best kids books about agriculture.
Agriculture jobs play a role in producing food, working with plants, animals and the environment, and support the entire workings of the ag industry.