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Farming today is an incredibly high-risk venture. Due to unstable commodity markets and rising input costs, the median farm income is often a loss. This episode explores the new rules of financial resilience for farm families. We break down why 70-90% of a farm household's income now comes from off-farm sources, and why this "side job" is actually the main financial anchor for healthcare and stability. Learn how farmers are fighting back by becoming entrepreneurs, building niches through value-added products and agri-tourism, and what this shift means for the future of rural life.

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