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National Young Farmers Coalition
Director of the National Young Farmers' Coalition and co-owner of Hearty Roots Farm in Hudson Valley, New York
PROFILE
Lindsey Lusher Shute
Guest
FROM Lindsey Lusher Shute
Which Way, L.A.?
Another Generation Goes Back to the Land Historically speaking, civilization has moved from the countryside to the city, from tilling the soil to industrial jobs, office work and technology. There's always been a counter-movement of urbanites, who have romanticized the pastoral life ‘til they've learned about hard labor and lousy income. But the latest new farmers appear to be sticking it out much longer, motivated by interest in the environment and a passion for really good , locally grown, food. The US government, which is granting $1.8 billion in loans to new farmers, says they're doing the right thing at the right time.
To the Point
Another Generation Goes Back to the Land Historically speaking, civilization has moved from the countryside to the city, from tilling the soil to industrial jobs, office work and technology. There's always been a counter-movement of urbanites, who have romanticized the pastoral life ‘til they've learned about hard labor and lousy income. But the latest new farmers appear to be sticking it out much longer, motivated by interest in the environment and a passion for really good , locally grown, food. The US government, which is granting $1.8 billion in loans to new farmers, says they're doing the right thing at the right time.
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