“Showing livestock is a part of any good agriculture program, but our kids are largely inner city and showing pigs or even cattle didn’t seem like something that would be feasible for us,” said Jim ...

Social media influencers are using their platforms to share more than just aesthetic glimpses at ag life — they’re educating followers about rural realities, farm work and what it truly means to live ...

Rural America has lots of opportunities and challenges, particularly when it comes to employment. This piece explores the ...

About 10 years ago, my husband and I decided to try homesteading. We wanted to be self-sufficient and moved to a 93-acre farm in rural Maine. Over time, we realized it was harder than we thought and ...

The homesteading pros at Gold Shaw Farm examine the dark side of rural life and farming challenges.