Factors largely outside of farmers’ control – from the increasingly unpredictable weather to growing costs of everything from fuel to loans – make the threat of losing the beloved family farm a constant worry.
Farmers are expecting a good outcome from this year’s crop, especially compared to last year’s drought-filled growing season that made yields difficult to predict.
When Joshua and Tara Duckart look out at their land, they know it’s maintained through hard work and sacrifice, but they also make sure they prioritize their well-being as much as their livestock.