family farms

In a surprising twist, a Republican and a Democrat join forces to protect family farms. It’s all about keeping agriculture in the family tree.

Gabe Kitamura from Idaho's FFA raises concerns about corporate farming's impact on small-scale farmers and local communities, urging a balance for a sustainable agricultural future.

If you know a student passionate about dairy farming, listen up—there's some serious scholarship money up for grabs this year.

The latest USDA report reveals a sobering trend: fewer farms nationwide, fewer farms in the Northwest, and fewer acres in production.

Henry Bennett’s journey with the FFA reveals a heartfelt blend of family legacy and hands-on agriculture — a story that resonates in our small towns.

Idaho FFA State Secretary Emily Sorensen says one of the best parts of wearing the blue and gold is how it helps her stay connected to her family.

Farm country nationwide continues to share the story of rising input costs creating burdens for producers, and perhaps lawmakers are taking notice.

By American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall   These days, it seems we’re hearing more and more talk about “big ag.” While the words are tossed out freely, it’s not clear whether the idea is to paint farming as a “big” industry or to slap a corporate label on family farms. In my travels as American Farm Bureau p...

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins released a set of policy proposals under her newly launched Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative.  Her initial proposals are a comprehensive set of policy solutions aimed at improving the variability and longevity of smaller-scale family farms for generations to come.  ...

Many provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are set to expire this year.  The American Farm Bureau Federation says that adds a big task to the Congressional to-do list: updating the tax code.   Many of those expiring provisions provide important relief for farm families.  AFBF Associa...