The Last Harvest: When Family Ties Meet Development Pressure The demolition of a 179 year old barn on Wisconsin's West Bend has sparked mixed emotions.
Nostalgia, concern, and a sense of loss are palpable as the Muth family's property is cleared for new housing development.
Since 1997, nearly 8 million acres have been converted from agricultural use to urban or suburban land use in the United States (USDA). Wisconsin ranks among the top five states losing farmland at an alarming rate.