A few days ago I wrote about large companies in agriculture, but don't think large corporations are taking over agriculture. In fact, over 90% of farms are family owned and operated. I've seen statistics for 92%, 93%, and 98%, so I think it's safe to say over 90 is a good fact.
I'm proud to be from a family farm that has been around for over 100 years. Not all farms are century farms though; people are taking pride in being from a family farm and want to be a part of this community. I am the sixth generation on my family's diversified livestock and grain farm. Although I have three sisters and we are not the typical family where the son will take over the farm, we are all dedicated to insure that future generations will have the same land that has been in my family for over a century. It's crazy to look at pictures to see how things were back in the day. Below is a picture of the farm where my grandparents currently live. My house is in the background.
I'm proud to be from a family farm that has been around for over 100 years. Not all farms are century farms though; people are taking pride in being from a family farm and want to be a part of this community. I am the sixth generation on my family's diversified livestock and grain farm. Although I have three sisters and we are not the typical family where the son will take over the farm, we are all dedicated to insure that future generations will have the same land that has been in my family for over a century. It's crazy to look at pictures to see how things were back in the day. Below is a picture of the farm where my grandparents currently live. My house is in the background.