Stories from Next Gen Farmers

The next generation of farmers share their efforts to engage their generation about sustainable farming, climate change and more.

MODERATOR: Bryan Monroe, Journalist
Greg Peterson, Farmer and Video Producer, Peterson Farm Bros.
Emily Best, Apprentice Farmer, New Morning Farm
Melanie Heckt, Student, University of Minnesota
Simon Itle, Student, Pennsylvania State University

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