Many – if not most – farmers and ranchers have been in the business as a family for generations.

And as many can testify, the agriculture business has changed radically from the old days with a horse and plow. It’s still 24/7 and a tough, demanding job, but for those who love it, it is their calling and their life.

The IDEAg-sponsored Farm & Ranch show is a meeting place for families and friends in the ag business who want to continue to learn and advance, improving their jobs and streamlining their business. Much of the work now is done from a laptop or GPS site but still involves dedication, perseverance and hard work. It's just become more scientific.

The thousands who descend on the Amarillo Civic Center during the three days of the Farm & Ranch Show are much like kids in a high-tec

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