Insights and Stories on FarmLife

Jan. 9, 2014 at 6:18 pm CST

It’s a movie standard. When the mob turns angry, they start wielding pitchforks. Whether it’s a monster that incites them or an invading army, when the local population goes berserk, and when they suddenly get transformed into nightmarish creatures of violence, the first thing they reach for is the nearest […]

By Amy Petherick

Dec. 19, 2013 at 5:56 pm CST

A marketing strategist warns local leaders of what comes from rejecting change and acting ‘dumb’ so less is expected of them All small-town coffee shops should have a designated ‘be happy’ section, says Chris Fields. Coffee shop critics with all their “nattering and chittering” are part of what’s killing rural […]

By Lorraine Stevenson

Aug. 3, 2013 at 6:06 pm CDT

It’s a worldwide challenge – convincing young people that farming can be a profitable and rewarding career. In Mali, a rural radio station is taking on the challenge through a contest developed along with Farm Radio International, a Canadian organization that works with more than 460 radio stations broadcasting to […]

Jul. 2, 2013 at 7:12 am CDT

Compensation is important, but lifestyle considerations and profit-sharing opportunities can be equally compelling.

Mar. 8, 2013 at 4:13 pm CST

They wear big cowboy hats and tiny workboots. They play with toy tractors in their sandboxes, go with Grandpa on a parts run, push brooms in barns and listen to conversations with salespeople. Before they can even count, farm kids learn some valuable lessons about farming, or as Elaine Froese, […]

By Maggie Van Camp