From symphonic cover crops and financial fluency to llamas at the library, this issue celebrates resilience, creativity, and the diverse fabric of agricultural life.
A Symphony of Growth
Cover crop enthusiast Tyler Tobald shares how a multi-species blend—featuring sorghum sudan, sunflowers, buckwheat, and 20 other varieties—transforms his post-harvest fields into a striking and productive mix. This rich blend functions like a symphony, with each plant adding unique benefits for soil health and biodiversity.
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Freezer Beef on the Fringe
In the outskirts of Montreal, a young Quebec couple is building a profitable and sustainable freezer beef business. With a focus on direct-to-consumer sales and quality livestock management, they're carving out a successful niche in suburban agriculture.
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Llamas at the Library
When llamas showed up outside a Minneapolis neighborhood library, they brought smiles and curiosity with them. This story highlights how rural elements are delightfully and unexpectedly finding their way into urban settings, connecting communities through animal encounters.
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Books, Bouquets, and a Legacy
A family’s wish for more flowers leads to the founding of a new farming legacy. This article follows the transformation from floral passion to agribusiness, showing how small ideas grow into meaningful traditions.
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Gourmet to Go
A small farm on Vancouver Island turns high-quality homegrown ingredients into gourmet, freeze-dried meals. With a blend of culinary creativity and strategic business planning, the operation highlights new possibilities for small-scale farmers.
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Score with Your Banker
Financial clarity makes all the difference. This article explains how updated and well-prepared financial statements help farm operators better communicate with lenders and tax professionals—critical steps in securing credit and managing growth.
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Scaling Methane
Straus Family Creamery is expanding methane capture technology to smaller-scale dairy farms. Their pioneering approach helps reduce emissions while preserving viability for dairies of every size.
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Gentle Giants of the Alps
On Swiss pastures prone to erosion, zebu cattle prove to be light-footed and land-friendly. This piece showcases how a heritage breed is promoting sustainable grazing in delicate alpine ecosystems.
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Boundaries for the Future
Modern ag-tech solutions are helping producers manage data and operational constraints. This article explores how smart fencing and virtual boundaries improve livestock control and resource utilization.
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Cultivating Leaders
Young agriculturalists are stepping up as future leaders thanks to mentorship programs and youth development initiatives. This article shines a light on how today's rural youth are being equipped for tomorrow’s challenges.
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A Life in Service
Follow the daily routine of a John Deere technician and the essential work that keeps machines—and farms—running smoothly. Behind every repair call is a story of precision, commitment, and agricultural impact.
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