In a recent hearing the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture heard about challenges and opportunities facing America’s farmers and ranchers.
North Carolina farmer Davon Goodwin says diversification is crucial to the success of many farms, but it’s both a blessing and a curse. “The more you spread your risks out on the farm, that cost goes up,” he says. “But when I look at the advantage of diversification, it’s essential to my farm and other farms in my region.”
Senator Jon Tester of Montana, who is also a 3rd generation farmer, says precision technology presents a lot of opportunities for farmers, but the cost is a challenge.
