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    Getting Started in Farming: On the Home Farm

    Michael Duffy (June, 2013)

    Summary

    Family-operated farms continue to account for most U.S. agricultural production. Taking over the family farm business has long been a beautiful part of the American dream for some farm youth. Similarly, many parents look forward to their farm business being continued in the hands of the children for generations to come. However, those dreams and desires can be shattered quickly if the realities of personal and farm business relationships are not understood by all parties.

  • Details

    Organization Iowa State University Extension
    Publisher Iowa State University
    Published June, 2013
    Material Type Written Material