Some are, some aren’t—it really depends on the channel. Channels like Welker Farms or MN Millennial Farmer show a good mix of the hard work, risks, and rewards of farming while trying to explain things in an understandable way. But remember, everything is heavily edited, so you don’t always get the full picture (like the endless equipment repairs or long hours).

Other channels, like Laura Farms, Larson Farms, or Cole the Cornstar, focus more on the “wow factor”—big machines, perfect harvests, and fun moments—which can oversimplify farming for outsiders and may not fully represent what it’s like for most of us.

I’ve been reading some comments, and it’s clear that a lot of their audience isn’t connected to agriculture and doesn’t understand how things actually work for the majority of farmers. That said, these channels are great for raising awareness, especially about the scale and tech in modern farming.

What channels do you guys follow, and how accurate do you think they are??

Hello good people. Does anyone know of a University or College that offers a fully online degree or diploma in Agriculture as well as a Postgraduate degree or diploma?

I am farming in South Africa and currently have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Economics but would like to get a formal qualification within the agricultural sector.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Do any of you grow RR sweetcorn? If so, does it taste as good as the old non roundup varieties? I’ve struggled with grass the last few years. I’m thinking about trying roundup varieties or end up spraying a pre emergent.

Obviously a lot of British farmers own their own land, and we now have the inheritance tax.

But, limited companies don't pay inheritance tax. (although they do have to pay corp. tax)

So, would it be plausible or sensible for the farm to transfer (or 'sell') all of its assets to a limited company, and then have the current and next generations registered as directors, so that when the current generation steps down, the assets are not inherited but already owned?

It might seem silly question, but usually in a normal business the owners don't want the liability and don't usually personally own the company's assets.

Could British farms run this way?

Especially as farm shops and Agricultural Entertainment, might well be run this way already(?)

Any Farmers or Agricultural Solicitors explored this?

Cheers & Happy New Year.

Also thank you to the dedication of all our British farmers, I hope one day a major supermarket stops buying abroad and (despite the cost), buys British for all their produce, to help everyone realise that we can, and should, depend on our own land and wealth of agricultural history.

Can I spray herbicide around pomegranate and peach trees? Knowing that the tree is in its first year and is now dormant?

I know in Florida, sod farms are typically laser leveled which helps with managing water.

Is it possible to have a sod farm on land that's not level? Previous crops have been peanuts and watermelons so it's row crop ready. There are 4 center pivots.

Hello everyone,

I’m in the early stages of starting a charity aimed at supporting farmers in the Treasure Valley area of Idaho. I’ve spoken with one local farmer so far, but I’d like to hear from a broader group to better understand the challenges faced by both established farmers and those looking to enter farming.

From my initial conversation, one issue stood out: many farmers pour all of their cash flow into running the farm and don’t have retirement accounts or other financial safety nets. When it comes time to retire, unless a family member is willing to take over, they don’t have many options for selling their land without the risk of it being sold to developers. My goal is to give retiring farmers peace of mind by offering a way to sell their land while ensuring their legacy is preserved—not bulldozed for housing or shopping centers.

One potential solution I’m exploring is a land trust. The idea is for the charity to purchase existing farmland and lease it to farmers (particularly aspiring ones) at a discounted rate in exchange for committing to responsible and sustainable farming practices. This approach would preserve agricultural land, provide opportunities for new farmers, and support retiring farmers with an alternative to selling to developers.

I’m aware of a nationwide organization called the American Farmland Trust doing something similar and have reached out to them, though I haven’t heard back yet. I’d love to know if there are other organizations with similar missions or examples I could learn from.

Additionally, I’m looking for feedback and insights: • What are the biggest challenges farmers are facing today? • Are there specific resources or support systems you feel are missing? • For those new to farming, what barriers make it hard to get started?

My goal is to hone in on specific needs as I draft the charity’s mission statement and business plan. Any thoughts, advice, or resources would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your time and input. I’m passionate about preserving farmland and supporting farmers in our community, and I hope to build something meaningful that truly addresses the needs of those in agriculture.

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I plan on running my own small farm here in the future and wanted to know the opinions of what kind of gun is best to protect your livestock. a .22?

Edit: thank you all for your advice.

Got a cow due mid January to be sent to the butcher. And two more in March. They’re grass fed and we intend on feeding them grain until the end of life. Best way to fatten them up and get them as best as we can before they get processed? Thank you for whatever knowledge you can impart.

Have you all noticed that at the same time that we farmers are very united with each other, we end up liking when farmers abroad are having trouble?

Like, if we see a news saying that for exemple:

"Huge drought in Brazil, entire northeast of the country is expected for suffer very bad yields."

We all can relate to that and we can all fell the bad times that farmers are feeling but in the end of the day what we all end see is:

"Well, Brazil will have a bad yeald, this mean that we will see a crop shortage, soo I can sell with bigger prices."

Like there's nothing wrong thinking like that cause everyone have it's problems, it's days of glory and it's days of ruin. But yeh, it's a bit ironic if you think about it a little.

I am looking for a paste tomato that does not require trellising. I am trialing a plot that is no till and I will be transplanting into a terminated cover crop in zone 7b. Any recommendations on a determinate paste variety?