In the Successful Farming magazine June/July issue, we featured two groups of farmers who think differently and act accordingly: 10 Successful Farmers and 10 Up & Comers in Agriculture.
For the 10 Up & Comers list, we scoured farm country to find 10 up-and-coming people who are changing the face and pace of agriculture – from the science lab to the board room to the cornfield and everywhere in between. They are innovators, every one.
“People like to do business with people whom they know and trust. They aren’t doing business with the farms directly, but they understand the care that goes into that crop and that U.S. farmers are providing the most sustainable crop possible. Buyers want to know that the soybeans are grown using sustainable methods.” Read Kimberley’s story.
“We need to increase food crop production in the world by at least 2.4% every year to meet growing food demands by 2050, and we are nowhere near that rate of genetic gain. These tools are designed to help crop breeders accelerate the gain.” Read Shakoor’s story.
“Back in 2012 and 2013, it was like the dark ages in agricultural technology. But that’s all changed. I like seeing the impact that AgFunder has on helping to grow the ecosystem of farm technology. Not a week goes by where someone doesn’t thank us for our impact on their business and the industry.” Read Leclerc’s story.
“My brother and I are fifth-generation farmers on a centennial Farm. My great-great grandpa homesteaded here just after the Cherokee Land Run of 1893.” Read Schnaithman’s story.
“Our aquaculture business is my way of attempting to connect my passions, help usher in a new ag-related industry into Iowa, and try to contribute to the overall community where our business exists.” Read Katzer’s story.
“These soils developed over thousands of years with grazing animals rotating throughout the landscape. The longer we can keep land and livestock integrated, the healthier our soils will be. If we can mimic the template nature laid out for us, we will continue to build the resilience back into the ecosystem that was damaged.” Read Brown’s story. “I want to be at the top – not second best to anyone. We’re getting into a situation where people in our country expect things. I never got participation trophies. I had to win to get something.” Read Hook’s story.“We try to be as traditional as possible. We’re simple, down-to-earth people trying to make a product families can enjoy for years to come.” Read Fletcher’s story.