Lazy? No! Some Kids Yearn for Farming Career

In Richmond County, N.C., the average age of farmers is 60. Some say its because the young people are lazy and find the work too challenging. Others, like FSA Executive Directory Amy Yaklin say it’s because farming is a difficult career to get into. With land cost high and lenders not eager to loan to young people without experience and little credit history, many soon-to-be-farmers are turning to FSA to jumpstart their career. Read more (Richmond County Daily Journal).