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We are women farmers and ranchers from across the U.S. We work hard to nurture our families, crops, animals, careers and ourselves.

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That field isn't empty — it's full of last year's corn.

Paula is planting soybeans directly into that residue. Because it protects the soil, holds moisture, and keeps the land healthy for generations.

This is one of the ways farm families take care of their land for generations.

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Those screens in Paula's planter aren't for show.

Paula knows exactly where every seed has gone - field mapped, row by row, inch by inch.

This is what modern family farming looks like from the inside.

#WomenFarmers #FamilyFarming #CommonGround

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Have you seen a farmer using a sprayer? Here’s what it takes to run it right. Measured. Checked. Done with intention every step of the way. Safe, responsible farming isn’t optional—it’s the standard.

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Do #RegenerativeBeef and pinkeye prevention go together? Rancher Rachel Gray says yes. For Rachel, regenerative ranching is about creating an environment where both cattle and the land stay healthy together. #BeefMonth

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Fun fact: Cattle eat with their eyes open, which can lead to pinkeye. Rachel says raising #RegenerativeBeef includes pinkeye prevention. #BeefMonth

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You've seen it from the highway. Or an airplane window.

And for just a moment - you wondered.

"What's in that field?"

We're answering that all year long. First up: field corn in Missouri. And it's just getting started.

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She's a mom, a Master Gardener, a farmer and a conservationist who has spent decades taking care of her land.

She farms 600 acres in Maryland with her family, and not a single acre gets overlooked.

Meet Belinda.

#CommonGround #WomenInAg #FamilyFarm #WomenFarmers #FindOurCommonGround

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Before a single seed is planted, soil samples help farmers know what their soil needs

Photo: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agronomy team members take deep soil samples in stubble before starting the new planting season. (Jourdan Bell/Texas A&M AgriLife)

#PlantingSeason

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This is Paula. She's a a farmer and right now — she's knee-deep in planting season.

More than 1 in 3 farmers in the U.S. is a woman. You just don't often see them.

We're changing that.

#CommonGround #WomenInAg #FamilyFarm #PlantingSeason #WomenFarmers #FindOurCommonGround

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You probably pass fields like this all the time — but do you know what's being planted, or why?
This April we're bringing you inside planting season. Get your questions ready.

#PlantingSeason

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For 40 years, farmers have been quietly building some of America's best wildlife habitat. Native grasses planted. Wetlands restored. Waterways buffered.

Today, pheasants are thriving in the Midwest. Ducks are nesting in the northern plains. White-tailed deer populations are booming.

26 million acres — an area larger than the state of Kentucky — have been voluntarily set aside by American farm families to do exactly this. For farmers, #EarthDay spans the entire calendar.

Source: USDA Farm Service Agency; Ducks Unlimited

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Most people have never met the person who grew their food. Right now, farm families across the country are heading out before sunrise — planting the crops that will fill grocery shelves this fall. 95% of U.S. farms are family-owned. This is their busiest season. Come take a look.

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Wishing you and yours a fantastic holiday season! #HappyHolidays

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Flies aren’t just annoying 🪰… horn flies can stop cows from eating! No grazing = no rumen activity = digestive trouble. That’s why managing flies is key to keeping herds healthy. Learn how rancher Rachel Gray combats cattle flies without sacrificing the good bugs or overall health of the herd. #cattle #AnimalCare #CattleFlies

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Ick alert! Cattle flies literally bite cattle to eat their blood, putting the herd at risk for health issues. When ranchers step in to protect their animals, it's essential for providing healthy beef for a healthier America. Learn more from Rachel Gray, owner of Little Timber Farms in Minnesota ➡️ https://t.co/SIN9S0LjEx
#AnimalCare #Pinkeye

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Healthy crops start with healthy soil. As soon as the seed goes in the ground, the real work begins 💪 Managing soil health, pests and weeds to give every plant the best chance to thrive. Minnesota farmer Angela Guentzel knows it all starts from the ground up. 🌽⬆️ #WorldSoilDay

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For Rachel Gray, ranching is about more than raising cattle — it’s about protecting the environment and producing great beef for people. As owner of Little Timber Farms, she gets to do both every day, always with the future of regenerative beef in mind. #RegenerativeBeef

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Not-so-fun fact about slimy slugs: They are harmful insects that destroy crops. Slugs destroyed a field of soybeans at Belinda's farm this year. Watch to hear more about how she recovered the loss. #WomenFarmers #HarmfulInsects

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This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the farmers, families, and communities who make it possible to share good food and great conversations around the table. 🧡 From our farms to your family — Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving

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Decision made on a farm — including making the decision to apply fungicide — aren’t made without good reason! By monitoring crops for diseases like common rust and tar spot, farmers like Minnesota’s Erin Stackhouse make targeted decisions to protect plant health and prevent major yield loss. Every pass and action across the fields are made with care and with the consumer in mind. #ProtectCrops