Investigate agriculture myths and the facts about them:

A Typical Farmer - Farming involves multiple generations, genders and backgrounds. There is no one image of a farmer.From animal husbandry to cash crop specialists, backyard gardeners to greenhouse operators, small acreage to large operations, full-time to part-time, farming has a multitude of looks.

Farming is Easy - Farmers manage large budgets, animal care and health, vehicle maintenance, government legislation, ministry requirements, human resources, computers, technology and much more. Degrees, diplomas, certificates, and sector specific courses provide a variety of educational possibilities.

Size of Farms - Across Huron County farms are growing in size and acreage but still behind each incorporated name is a person, group and most often a family. Farms are business but most farmers are not all about the money. This is their heritage, their livelihood, and their passion.

Farming is Old Fashioned - The use of technological innovations has allowed for analysis of soil type, water and nutrient use, temperature, crop yield, breeding genetics, marketing, sales and more. Farm machinery now often includes GPS, computer tracking, and as many gadgets as your own vehicle.