The Peach Truck: Bringing Fresh Georgia Peaches from the Farm to Your Table
Fort Valley is a small southern town in central Georgia with a population of almost 9,000 people. It is a place with friendly residents, many of whom have known each other for generations. Fort Valley is the epitome of southern charm. It is not uncommon to see folks sitting outside on their porches sipping sweet […]
Carrying It Forward: The Tos Family’s Farming Legacy
Farming is a tough business. As our population continues to grow, so does the demand for higher crop yields and greater production from our farmers. American farmers receive about 17.5 cents for every dollar consumers spend on food. This is significantly less than the 31 cents farmers received in 1980. With these slim margins, farmers are […]
Where Dairy Runs Deep: The Story of Makayla Toste
June is National Dairy Month, a time to pay tribute to all our dairy farmers. The dairy industry has been on a tumultuous road over the past few years, and the outlook for these farmers remains bleak. Volatile milk pricing, labor shortages, negative publicity from animal rights activists, and the economic impact of COVID-19 all play […]
Growing Beyond the Garden: The Story of Natasha Kalas
Natasha Kalas has always had a penchant for playing in the dirt. A lifelong gardener, she is most passionate about growing her own fresh herbs and vegetables. Natasha lives in Hinckley, Ohio, with her husband and two young daughters, Claire and Eve, and gardening has become a family affair. They just finished planting tomatoes, zucchini, […]
From the Ground Up and the Sky Above: The Story of Ag Pilot, Andy Stein
Andy Stein always loved seafaring vessels, and his childhood dream was to become a Merchant Marine. At the age of 17, he applied to the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and was accepted into their program. Andy was so excited and could hardly wait to graduate from high school. During his senior year, he took […]