Joining the new generation of small-scale American farmers

This is the second story in our series spotlighting U.S. businesses in celebration of Independence Day.

Farming is fraught with challenges — erratic weather patterns and invasive pests can damage crops, sudden outbreaks of disease can kill off livestock. New farmers are particularly vulnerable because the learning curve is steep and unforgiving.

For New England-native Erica Frenay, the risks were worth it...

Read about Erica's story at Kiva's Medium page.