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USFRA’s seeking ‘Faces of Farming’ applicants

Illinois farmer Thomas Titus is one of USFRA’s Faces of Farming & Ranching and he says it has been a way to highlight the up and coming generation of producers. “We have three generations actively involved on our farm each and every day. Whenever the kids get off the bus, or like they are on summer break now, the fourth generation’s out there helping with us. And, they might only be four but they’re a big piece. I mean, that’s why we do what we do and that’s why it’s important to share our story and talk about what we’re doing on our farms.”

And, Titus says, it’s been a great way to connect with consumers, “It’s been a great experience for me, and I mean, what this provides is an opportunity to speak to more consumer facing events about what we’re doing on our farms. And, it puts a real face back to agriculture and shines a light, in part, personalities and values that are behind today’s food.”

His family farm is in Elkhart, Illinois, where they raise hogs, beef cattle, goats and chickens.

To apply to become one of the Faces of Farming, click here.  Applications will be taken through July 10th, 2016.

Interview with Thomas Titus: