Yesterday, U.S. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden traveled to UC Davis to announce an initiative aimed at building a new generation of farmers and ranchers. 

She pointed out in her announcement that the average age of American farmers is 58 and rising. In order to maintain a strong agriculture economy and continue "feeding the world," Harden says the U.S. government must support and encourage beginning farmers and provide them with assistance, financial and otherwise, so that they can thrive.

Krysta Harden joins Take Two to talk about new Farm Bill measures and policy changes set to help new farmers get started.

Chris Velez knows first-hand how hard it is to start farming. He didn't grow up on a farm, but his drive to be self-reliant and his love of the outdoors took him to the fields. He loves life as a farmer, but it hasn't been easy.

The 39-year-old owns and operates Stella Luna Farms in California's Central Valley, where he lives with his wife and two children.

He joins Take Two to talk about the challenges of starting a farm and whether the new measures announced by USDA will attract more young people.