New barrier for young farmers: college debt

Besides the daunting cost of land and equipment,  a growing number of young farmers is starting with the additional burden of college debt, says the Sacramento Bee. “Today … they’re increasingly winning their farm smarts in classrooms or during an internship, and either leasing or buying farmland from non-family members,” writes Edward Ortiz. This represents a… » Read More

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