Twenty- and 30-somethings like Gelvosa and Gerritsen and the Ripleys represent the new face of the farmer, Rebar says. Theyre college-educated and concerned about quality of life, and theyve cashed in the usual benefits of a professional life — such as a medical plan, a retirement scheme and even a guaranteed paycheck — for something else: This is about creating something. This is about building something themselves. This is about using their two hands to make a difference, Rebar says. And, he says, this new generation of farmers have made farming cool again.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 14:14:22 +0000
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