Why Moving Farm Products Is Way More Complicated Than You Think

When you think of farms, you probably picture rows of crops, big tractors, and maybe animals grazing in the fields. That’s the growing part. But there’s this whole other side of farming that hardly anyone talks about—what happens after the food is ready. It’s called moving the goods, or more officially, farm logistics. And honestly? It’s way more complicated than you might expect.

Meet one of America's Farm Families #AmericasFarmers

Meet the Schroeder Family:
Bill Schroeder knew from the time he was 8 years old what he wanted to be when he grew up – a farmer. On the other hand, his wife, Nicole, did not always see farming in her future. So when the two first started dating and she went on dates that took place in the combine or the tractor, she had to make some adjustments. But that's farm life.  When they first started out, it was just Bill, Nicole, and Bill's father, Bill Sr., handling all of the farm duties. As the farm has grown, roles changed. Nicole, for example, now handles payroll, and Bill has been able to take on a more managerial role.  The Schroeders love being a farm family and they work to make sure everyone involved in their farming operation feels the same ownership and pride in the farm they do.