Young and beginning farmers tackle obstacles to securing their future - The Virginian Review

The Virginian Review

Young and beginning farmers tackle obstacles to securing their future - The Virginian Review

RICHMOND—Recent survey findings reveal a new generation of farmers answering the call to provide healthy food, preserve the land and cultivate community well-being, but myriad challenges stand in the way of their success. Today’s beginning and young farmers face obstacles like student loan debt, climate change, immigration issues, and access to land, capital, affordable housing […] The post Young and beginning farmers tackle obstacles to securin…