Episode 20: The Most Important Crop Is the Next Generation of Farmers

When most people think about agriculture, they think about crops, livestock, equipment, and food production. But what if the most important thing agriculture produces isn’t food at all?

In this episode of AG & Culture, Mike Usry and Joseph Boehm discuss the future of farming, why agriculture is fundamentally about people, and the growing challenge of attracting the next generation of farmers. From mentorship and stewardship to patience, faith, and the realities of modern farm life, this conversation explores what makes agriculture unlike any other industry.

They discuss:

• Why farming teaches lessons you can’t learn in a classroom
• The role of mentorship in agricultural success
• Why fewer young people are entering farming
• The financial challenges facing new farmers
• How agriculture develops patience, resilience, and faith
• Why many people are rediscovering the value of growing food
• The responsibility today’s farmers have to pass on their knowledge
• Why the future of agriculture depends on the next generation

Whether you’re a farmer, homesteader, rancher, gardener, agriculture professional, or simply someone interested in where your food comes from, this episode offers a powerful perspective on the people who make agriculture possible.

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