As trends drive people toward rural living, homesteading, and farming as a lifestyle choice, statistics show a dwindling agricultural workforce across America. This week, Liz is joined by long-time friend Art Whaley to investigate the realities of supporting farmers in today’s economy.  Art, who studied Agriculture Economics at University of Tennessee, is the Chief Lending Officer for Rural 1st, the consumer lending division of Farm Credit Mid-America. He shares his insight into the process of lending and financing for farmers and how extension agents like Farm Credit work to support farmers.  Liz and Art discuss why it’s important to teach our kids about agriculture, and how their own experiences with farming have changed their perspectives. Plus, what can we do as parents to make sure our families get the most well-balanced, healthy foods?  - - - - - - - - - - - Liz Durham Instagram | Website Subscribe Apple Podcast | Spotify Being Different with Liz Durham is a Palm Tree Pod Co. production