Beginning Farmers Notes

 

More than a Farm Wife

By Virginia Meyer on June 12, 2013 - 9:26am

Farm Wife. That’s what we call women who drive tractors, haul grain, gather cattle, run to town for parts, and cook supper, all with kiddos in tow. Often “farm wives” downplay their contributions to their farming operations, dismissing their involvement in the day-to-day operations including marketing and accounting.

A new Center for Rural Affairs project with the Women Food and Agriculture Network in Iowa aims to empower women as knowledgeable, business-savvy, focused owners and operators of farms and ranches.  More than farm wives.

Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans Turn to Farming as a Career

By Wyatt Fraas on June 7, 2013 - 8:06am

Last year we conducted a series of workshops for Armed Services veterans who want to farm. Boy did we learn a lot!

Nearly half the veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars hailed from rural towns, and many now want to farm. A range of training and educational programs is becoming available around the country for these prospective farmers.

Land Link Sneak Peek

By Virginia Meyer on May 3, 2013 - 5:08pm

Working Small Dairy in Southeast Nebraska Seeks Successor: A Grade A dairy farm with 364 acres, a parlor and milk house, and various other outbuildings seeks a successor for the operation. The owners prefer to start with a full-time paid position to ensure a good fit for both parties. They would then sell the dairy to the employee. No on-farm housing is available at this time.

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