Each day across the nation, beyond the city limits, hard working men and women are engaged in the business and avocation called farming. These family farms are the driving force behind agriculture in America. These complex, entrepreneurial businesses provide us with a rich heritage and knowledge base spanning generations. They provide us with a dependable supply of food for people, feed for animals, and even fuel for our cars.
Growing Sustainability on Today’s Farm Nothing Short of Remarkable
In recent years farmers have reduced the amount of land needed to produce a bushel of corn by 37%; irrigation water by 27%, energy by 37% and greenhouse gas emissions by 30%.