Celebrating Agriculture in the LC Valley: A Conversation with Steve Boyer | Elevation 740

Описание: In this episode of Elevation 740, hosted by Mark Losh, CEO of the LC Valley Chamber of Commerce, we sit down with Steve Boyer of Boyer Land and Cattle to celebrate agriculture.

Steve shares the rich, multi-generational history of the Boyer family, from humble beginnings in the late 1950s to building a thriving dryland farming and cattle operation. This conversation highlights the realities of farming, the importance of generational agriculture, and how technology, markets, and family have shaped the industry over decades.

Key topics discussed in this episode:
• The Boyer family’s farming roots and history in the LC Valley
• Dryland farming, wheat production, and crop rotation in the region
• The rise and fall of peas, lentils, garbanzo beans, and wheat markets
• Boom-and-bust cycles in agriculture and today’s economic challenges
• How farming technology and equipment have evolved over time
• Generational farming and the role of family in sustaining agriculture
• Advice for young people considering a future in farming
• The future of agriculture in the Lewis-Clark Valley and beyond

This episode is a heartfelt look at what it takes to keep family farms alive in America—and why agriculture remains deeply woven into the fabric of our community.

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