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The New Crop of Farmers: 40 Farmers Under 40

The New Crop of Farmers: 40 Farmers Under 40

By Dan Gould on July 22, 2009

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Small scale and personal farming have been slowly becoming popular again over the last few years. Whether for the health and economic benefits of growing your own food, or the moral boost that comes from knowing your vegetables are locally or sustainably grown, agriculture is increasingly on people’s minds.

Playing off this wave of interest, Mother Nature Network has compiled an interesting who’s who list of younger American farmers. Their 40 Farmers Under 40 list examines the new school of farmers who are growing produce in urban and rural areas all over the country.

Mother Nature Network: 40 Farmers Under 40

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TOPICS: Environmental / Green, Food & Drink, Home & Garden, Youth
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