While Fourth of July plans may look differently for many this year—a shift from large social gatherings to more intimate quality time with friends and family—American farmers and ranchers will be hard at work before the sun comes up to ensure the rest of the nation is fed.
With the First Day of Summer, June 21, upon us, it’s the perfect time to discuss summer farming – because there are many things farmers do each year during this steamy season, and for many folks in production agriculture, summer is their busiest time of year.Read More
Although farmers don’t have an “off” season, springtime is when the work really ramps up for the year. In honor of the start of spring, here are a few things farmers are typically doing as they welcome the season:
