What’s the secret to maintaining a centennial farm? One operation in Rutherford County, Tennessee doesn’t measure success by acres but by opportunities made with its consumers.
AgDay national reporter Betsy Jibben talks with owners John L. Batey and Brandon Whitt as they preserve the past and embrace the future.
Farming On The Horizon: Batey Farms
Batey Farms Looks Beyond the Bin, Attracts Urban Consumer
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