Tag Archives: ranchers
Young Farmers, Ranchers Face Concerns but Express Optimism
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Maybe the older generation is passing down one of agriculture’s most important traits. Optimism appears as high or, maybe in some cases, higher in the young crop of American farmers and ranchers as it … Continue reading
No Farmers; No Food
By Jody Serey, writer and agriculture enthusiast Many of my relatives were farmers, mostly in Illinois and Indiana. They worked “family farms,” and when times were reasonably good, they sold their excess production through dairies, creameries, butchers, and local markets. … Continue reading
Farmers and Ranchers Care About Animal Welfare
Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Love of the rural lifestyle, land and animals comes across clearly if you hang out long enough with Alan and Diana Kessler. Since 1981 the husband and wife team have managed the Orme Ranch, about … Continue reading
Arizona Grown produce on display at the 2010 Ag Day
Fun family events will make the 30th annual Arizona Agriculture Day event in Glendale a family must this spring.