Challenges for New Farmers

The rise in food awareness has also contributed to a new interest in agriculture. Meanwhile, growing land costs and lack of government assistance are just two of the obstacles facing young, up and coming farmers. 

Today, we take a look at the challenges that new farmers face in the agriculture business.

Guests:

• Kelly Henderson, program coordinator for Begin Farming, Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association
  
• Michael Durante, land access program associate, National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC) 
  
• Rachel Tayse, farmer at Foraged and Sown farm
  
• Lyndsey Teter, farmer at Six Buckets Farm 

Events:

• A Taste for Change, February 15-17 at the Dayton Convention Center