A career in agriculture rewards not only the farmer but the folks who buy his or her products. It can mean long hours and challenging working conditions but where else can you work the land, get plenty of fresh air, and be your own boss? Whether taking over an established dairy farm from aging relatives or starting an heirloom grain business from the ground up, careers in agriculture are varied and life enriching.
The Monsanto Company and the American Farm Bureau Federation make presentation of America's Heartland possible.
Additional production and promotion assistance is provided by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, United Soybean Board, U.S. Grains Council and National Association of Wheat Growers.