Far from a vanishing American asset, the family farm makes up 98% of U.S. farms and 87% of farm production. Most of these farm families will say that sustaining their family legacy on the farm is a top priority for them. As a result, they look to be stewards of the land, protecting and enhancing what they have for the next generation.

 Farming margins in some years can be razor thin – if they are there at all. As a result, new sources of income are always welcome to offset increasing costs of production. One developing market is related to carbon sequestration tied to conservation practices on the farm.