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Meet the Modern Trout Farmer Using Gravity to His Advantage
Ty Walker wants to bring old-school, sustainable trout farming back to Virginia—and he’s succeeding.
Young Farmers Cultivating Change
We asked our community to share their favorite young farmers and, in their own words, we’ve profiled a few inspiring individuals.
Meet the Nonprofit Training Farmers and Feeding a Whole Community
GoFarm is tackling two sides of the food system: focusing on farmer development and community access to affordable healthy food.
In British Columbia’s South Okanagan Valley, suitcase wines tell the story of heritage winemaking and immigrant experience.
Young People Need to Find Farming. 4-H is the Answer
The average age of farmers in the US is close to 60, and young farmers have trouble finding a way into the field. Programs like 4-H are the best option.
The future of farming rests on the shoulders of young farmers. In this series, we hear directly from them—why they chose (and love) farming, the difficulties they face, and how the rest of us can get involved.
These new farmers get by with a little help from their friends.
Meet the Farmer Training Indigenous Youth and Revitalizing a Culture of Food Sovereignty
An Indigenous-led training hub, Tea Creek, in northern B.C. may be an answer to Canada’s looming farmer shortage.
Where to Get Started: A Guide For Young Farmers
If you’re a young person looking to start a career in farming, check out these organizations.
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