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  • (Meredith Bernard)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger looks back on her writing journey, and she encourages others to write and tell their own stories.

  • Ainsworth High School, Ainsworth, Nebraska, where the author graduated from in 1993 with his class of about 65 students (Anthony Greder)

    We'd Like To Mention

    The challenges currently facing rural America are real with aging populations, workforce shortages, policy uncertainty and infrastructure gaps. But, so is the capacity to respond.

  • (Artur, Getty Images)

    Family Business Matters

    Family farms face substantial risks. Building resilience requires valuing family bonds over business preservation, exploring all options openly, reframing difficulties positively and maintaining realistic optimism while confronting harsh realities.

  • (Chris Campbell)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger reflects on the planter that gave her confidence to become the person in charge of planting all the soybeans on her family's farm and to grow as a capable farmer.

  • (Courtesy of Katie Pratt)

    Our Rural Roots

    While online presence is valuable, local conversations and community engagement are just as important in advocating for agriculture.

  • This cow's right rear hoof exhibits a condition known as corkscrew claw. (Reggie Headrick)

    Ask the Vet

    Dr. Ken McMillan responds to a readers' questions about farm veterinary issues.

  • Rotary Cutter Stump Jumper (Steve Thompson)

    Ask the Mechanic

    Steve Thompson answers readers' questions about all things mechanical.

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