Sutton’s grandfather was quite proud that he had clawed his way out of farming to become a dignified, suit-and-tie insurance salesman. So he was understandably nonplussed when she ...

Carly (England) Morrissey feeds a calf as her son Cruz, 2, watches. Mirror photo by Patrick Waksmunski In the past, farming was seen as a man’s job, but according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

Women farmers in the North Country share stories about how they got into careers in agriculture, growing and butchering.

In the past, farming was seen as a man’s job, but according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, women now make up over a third of all U.S. farmers. That’s not a surprise to Yvette Longenecker, a ...