Educational Farming and Ranching

Statistically, our young people are leaving the farming and ranching professions at record levels. Loss of farm and ranch land, decline in economic return in farming and ranching, 24/7/365 labor, rising labor costs, and more all contribute to this phenomenon. Educational opportunities during or after high school or college are lacking. Paid “on the job” internships are needed in the new technologies mentioned above if the farming and ranching professions are to attract more young men and women. 

SC Ranchland believes in fostering the relationship between future generations of farmers and the land they steward. The solution is getting boots on the ground and hands in the soil early on, as well as emphasizing the recreational opportunities that these large ranches offer for generations to come. In doing so, we can make changes to create a healthier American food source for the future as well as a strong agricultural workforce.