Friday Inspiration: $17.8M from the USDA going to Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers
"With the average age of the American farmer exceeding 58 years, USDA recognizes the need to bring more people into agriculture." The 37 projects listed span 27 states. The "new investment of $17.8 million will help educate, mentor, and enhance the sustainability of the next generation of farmers." I'm also super excited to hear more about the "Fall Forums" - "USDA will host in the coming months to highlight the progress made on the top issues facing the future of agriculture and set the stage for the next Administration to continue to support a strong future for American agriculture."