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.
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.
In a bizarre case of eminent domain seizure, a NJ farm owner has gained major USDA support.
In June 2025, Ben McGhee uncovered an amazing treasure untouched for over 2,000 years.
Welcome to a bizarre tale of assassins, eunuchs, lunatics, and mass death, all threaded to American agriculture.
Seizing on a paperwork violation and over $500,000 in fines, DOL agents hounded a fourth-generation farm into collapse.
Family fights township attempts to replace historic farm with government project
Thomas Atwood dropped a hornet’s nest down his stepmother’s dress and unleashed an epic tale: 7’ giants, snuff-chewing women, hymnal chunkers, cash hordes, and entrepreneurial geniuses.