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  • A group of Little Miami School District Agricultural Pre-Apprenticeship students visit the Findlay Market Farmers Market in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo courtesy of Dustin Goldie)

    Payne's Favorite Story of 2025

    DTN Social Media and Young Farmers Editor Susan Payne wrote about a southwest Ohio school district's introduction to career pathways in agriculture.

  • Lucas and Dana Dull's Tree Farm is home to an agritourism operation that draws upwards of 80,000 people a year, primarily during its fall pumpkin and Christmas tree season. Dull's Tree Farm is located northeast of Thorntown, Indiana. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Joel Reichenberger)

    America's Best Young Farmers/Ranchers-2

    From firs to stroopwafels, Lucas and Dana Dull and Dull's Tree Farm brings farm life to thousands of people.

  • Layne and Ryane Miles' business grows crops and operates other enterprises, such as trucks, to diversify income. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Joel Reichenberger)

    America's Best Young Farmers/Ranchers-1

    Layne and Ryane Miles look at a future of their diversified farm that will be won or lost in the grocery-store aisle. They operate Miles Farms in McGehee, Arkansas.

  • Katie Elder truly was one of a kind of a horse, and she lived a heck of a life. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Tiffany Dowell Lashmet)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Tiffany Dowell Lashmet says first horses leave lasting impressions on their owner companions.

  • Tara Barrett-Duzan traded the news desk for a tractor seat in a fight to keep her family farm legacy alive. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jason Jenkins)

    Smith's Favorite Story of 2025

    DTN Senior Crops Editor Pamela Smith says we never think it will happen to us, until it does. This farmer urges others to plan for the unexpected.

  • Blogger Jennifer Campbell says her family shared their farm, home and time to host a Rural Gone Urban Foundation event. She says opening her home was given with a full heart. (Photo by Kristin Lykins)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Jennifer Campbell says giving and donations can take many forms beyond financial contributions. Donating time, energy, space or highlighting the value of genuine generosity and being present for others can...

  • In a story of resilience after tragedy struck, Tara Barrett-Duzan traded the news desk for a tractor seat. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Jason Jenkins)

    From Tragedy to Legacy

    Farmer's daughter urges others to plan for the unexpected. Tara Barrett-Duzan went from being a TV news anchor to helping keep the Hume, Illinois, farm in the family after the passing of her brother and father.

  • Blogger Meredith Bernard says sometimes, the best stuff in life isn't stuff at all. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Meredith Bernard)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Meredith Bernard suggests instead of giving physical presents, gift a trip or simply share time with someone you love.

  • Blogger Katie Pratt says the harvest dinner is a final farewell to another year. (DTN/Progressive Farmer photo by Katie Pratt)

    Our Rural Roots

    Blogger Katie Pratt says the annual harvest dinner is a celebration of the farm and the people who make it possible. It brings together everyone, from part-time help to landowners and friends, to enjoy food, share stories and laugh together.

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