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NextGen Farmers: Wholesome Pickins
Wholesome Pickins is always looking for something new. We chatted with owners David and Jenn VanDeVelde at their market. They spoke about converting a tobacco greenhouse into strawberry production, as well as growing a f...
May 02, 2024
NextGen Farmers: Norfolk 4-H Association
Learn by doing. That's the motto for the 4-H club, and Norfolk 4-H gives community members aged 9 to 21 a wide range of things to get their hands dirty with and pick up some amazing skills. We spoke with President of Nor...
May 02, 2024
NextGen Farmers: Markhoeve Dairy
Ingrid Backx is a proud new Canadian farmer, who immigrated to Canada from the Netherlands in 2009. Ingrid and her husband grew up on a dairy farms in the Netherlands, specifically goat farms. She told us that as the pop...
May 02, 2024
NextGen Farmers: Hounds of Erie Winery
Imagine taking a stroll through the vineyard with your best friend; your dog! The Hounds of Erie Winery is a dog themed winery owned and operated by Mat Vaughn and family. The dog theme isn't the only thing that makes th...
May 02, 2024
NextGen Farmers: AA Crop Company
When you think about hi-tech jobs, you maybe don't think farmer. After all when you drive past a field you see plants, maybe a tractor or two and people harvesting. Seems pretty straight forward and basic. However, you m...
May 02, 2024
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