Group Helps Farmers Meet, Greet and Date

For some farmers, meeting people has become a challenge — especially for singles. As the average age of producers increases and the younger generation moves into the cities, small towns begin to erode, creating a diminishing population and even smaller dating pool. Yet, there is one group that has grown with the times. Singles in Agriculture is a way for singles in rural parts of the Midwest and West to get together and share experiences. It allows people to meet and socialize with only a few rules — no cussing, drinking or smoking. The group once boasted 1,600 memberships but that has dwindled to a several hundred that make up chapters in 16 states. Read more (Associated Press).