Anderson County has had over a dozen farm accidents that resulted in serious injury or death over the last 50 years. Farming accidents have become an unfortunate part of the culture here; imbedding themselves and their painful memories into the tightly woven fabric of this community. The fog these accidents have left over the heads of the people here is as dense as any that rise up out of the rivers that water the crops and cattle, and darker than any. It is a problem that has persisted too long...
Describe the Issue or Situation. There are several young men that have no farming experience, because of being raised by families that have no farmland. Several of my fellow farmers and myself are tar... Read More
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in homesteading practices, particularly in rural areas like Russell County. As residents seek sustainable and efficient ways to manage their homes an... Read More
Anderson County has had over a dozen farm accidents that resulted in serious injury or death over the last 50 years. Farming accidents have become an unfortunate part of the culture here; imbedding th... Read More
Small Unmanned Arial Systems (sUAS) or “drones” are increasingly being utilized with the promise of improved efficiencies in agriculture operations that affect farm profit, worker safety, and overall ... Read More