The rise in food awareness has also contributed to a new interest in agriculture. Meanwhile, growing land costs and lack of government assistance are just two of the obstacles facing young, up and coming farmers.
Today, we take a look at the challenges that new farmers face in the agriculture business.
Guests:
Kelly Henderson, program coordinator for Begin Farming, Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
Michael Durante, land access program associate, National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC)
Rachel Tayse, farmer at Foraged and Sown farm
Lyndsey Teter, farmer at Six Buckets Farm
Events:
A Taste for Change, February 15-17 at the Dayton Convention Center