10/13/22 - Challenges For The Young Farmer

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about several were arrested but not charged with pig-napping after trying to make a point, while rescuing them. A Michigan farmer was charged with dumping untreated human waste. Then, a look at the damage to crops and livestock as a result of the recent hurricane. Next, we meet Phillip Gruber, a reporter for a Lancaster, NJ farming newspaper. pgruber@lancasterfarming.com He wrote a recent article touching on the topic and how NJ is committed to helping, New Jersey Committee Backs Aid for Beginning Farmers — https:// www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/news/new-jersey-committee-backs-aid forbeginning-farmers/article_9211de1e-3e8c-11ed-bcaa-fbdb6163d174.html The legislation approved Sept. 22 is about supporting farm viability and “putting the garden back in the Garden State,” said Assemblyman Roy Freiman, chairman of the Agriculture and Food Security Committee. Finally, Farmer Doug suggests that you should take the time to thank local farmers.