America 250: The Story of the American Farmer
America’s 250th birthday honors the farmers who have fueled the nation’s growth and food security since its founding. Century farms stand as a living testament to this legacy, celebrating families who have stewarded the land for generations. Agriculture remains the heartbeat of the American story, bridging ancestral heritage with the innovative spirit of today’s producers.
Marshall and Loretta Ensor transformed an 1890s farmhouse into a hub for amateur radio, teaching 10,000 operators by air and helping shape the early history of wireless communication.
Incredibly surviving the Civil War, world wars, depressions, epidemics, and every milestone for two centuries, the Taylor gathering may be the oldest reunion on the planet.
At MVP Dairy, two fourth-generation farm families with more than 100 years of farming history have come together to build a system where every decision is made with the next generation in mind.
From 1776 homesteads to the modern dairy of 2026, discover how 250 years of American dairy innovation have transformed the family farm into a global leader in nutrition.
A true family affair, the Rathjens combine agronomy, management and teamwork into a winning formula that pushes seeds to their biological limits and delivers record-breaking yields.
Old barn wood, new purpose. Ron Skaggs hand-builds custom coffins designed to reflect the life inside, not just mark the end.
In Becker, Minn., a 20,000-square-foot apple orchard honors fallen Iraq and Afghanistan service members, displaying thousands of dog tags, organized by state, each telling a story.
Political perspectives are confined to 2- or 4-year election cycles, but these farmers show that farmers think in generations.