As I have grown up and observed the world around me, I’ve noticed that our culture often pressures youth with expectations to get ahead and be successful. Because of that, overworking ourselves can easily become a major hurdle in maintaining our mental and physical health. Many young people believe we have to work tirelessly to be “Number 1” at everything we do to be considered worthy of praise and recognition. As a result, we are often rushing to do it all instead of taking our time to enjoy the process and recharge along the way.

We all depend on farming. Yet, few college students consider careers in the field. Farming is great for young people, though. Keep reading to learn about farming and about resources to help you get started.

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