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Massachusetts is one of four states that are still constituted as a Common wealth. It is one of the smaller states in the U.S. and resides on the north eastern corner of the United States bordered by Rhode Island, Connecticut and the Atlantic Ocean. Massachusetts has always been a big part in American history and it even held the second permanent English settlement in North America. These early roots had all the residents heavily depending on farming and livestock, which is a testament to what a fantastic, fertile land Massachusetts is. Read the rest of this entry »

Maryland is one of the smallest states in the United States. It possesses a unique topography that has earned it the name of “America in Miniature”. It offers sandy dunes, marshlands, a huge variety of wild life, rolling hills and a substantial amount of forests and mountains, all magnificently scattered throughout the state. This gives someone interested in the agriculture industry a lot of room to play with and a huge variety of options for what they prefer to farm. Read the rest of this entry »

Maine rests at the Northeast peak of the United States where it reaches the Atlantic Ocean, and part of Canada. Maine has come a long way since it was first settled by Europeans in 1607. Today Maine is one of the more well known states for anyone interested in working in the Agricultural industry. Due to its humid continental climate, Maine has a combination of the most typical weather including warm and humid summers, followed by cold and snowy winters, basically all over the state. Read the rest of this entry »

Louisiana is well known for a wide variety of reasons including farming. The legendary Baton Rouge is a name widely known all over the world, and everyone has heard of New Orleans and the wild celebrations that take place at their much talked about Mardi gras. There’s an intriguing mix of culture in Louisiana and it warmly emanates throughout its streets. The climate is extremely humid, and often comes coupled with short mild winters. It can also be erratic at times but still, Louisiana is a great place to grow crops and raise livestock. There is enough moisture and humidity to make the land fertile and rich and the short winters typically don’t bring any repercussions to the area’s farming communities. Read the rest of this entry »

Kentucky is one of only four states in the U.S. that are still constituted as a common wealth. While it is the 36th largest in size, it’s ranked in at 26th place for its population density. This makes it quite a populated small state and a big part of that community are farmers. The state is referred to as a bluegrass state because of its fertile soil which has made it the perfect place for anyone wanting to raise crops and own livestock. Read the rest of this entry »

Kansas is named after the Kansas River, and that river is named after the Kansa Native American tribe. Many tribes have called Kansas in the past and they used their skills for farming for sustenance. Today, it’s easy to see why Kansas is one of the more agriculturally rich states in the United States. It yields some of the highest amounts of wheat, sorghum and sunflowers, not to mention that the land is fertile enough for a huge variety of crops to be grown on it. Read the rest of this entry »

Iowa is often called the official “American Heartland” and it’s easy to see why. This place has possibly the greatest agricultural economy in the United States, and has even earned itself the title of “food capital of the world”. It has also been listed as one of the safest states to live in. With the Mississippi river running through it, and the climate giving most of the state harsh winters and hot summers, it’s no wonder that farmers can rejoice here. While the winters are harsh, the fertile land and humid climate make growing crops a breeze. Read the rest of this entry »

Indiana has one of the richest histories of all the states in our nation. Before it had become part of the United States, Indiana used to be home to many varying cultures of indigenous people and much of this history has been preserved, such as the Angel Mounds historic site. Indiana is an interesting state across the board, offering multiple thriving, metropolitan cities, as well as smaller industrial towns. They also are home to many successful sports teams. All of this often causes us to forget that Indiana also has a thriving farm community as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Illinois is the fifth most populated state in the United States. It is even referred to as the microcosm of our entire country. Usually when we think of Illinois, we think of Chicago and its bustling city life, and give little thought to the Chicago area’s lack of agriculture, putting farming far from our minds. Truth be told, central Illinois is bustling with small, industrial cities and great farm land that make it one of the top states in terms of agricultural productivity. Read the rest of this entry »

Idaho was one of the later states to be admitted to the Union, but ever since that day on July 3rd, 1890 people have identified it for being a great place for farmers. In fact, its nickname is the “potato state” which just goes to show how farming as effected the culture that Idaho retains. While being completely landlocked, the state also has the Columbia River and the Snake River running through it. In addition, has huge flat plains of grassland that are ideal for farmers to place their stakes and start growing profitable crops. Read the rest of this entry »