CRAIG T. NELSON: I grew up in a farm family. My new film celebrates Americans who really do work for food

Actor Craig T. Nelson has gone from 'Coach' back home to the farm. He comes from a farming family and his new movie 'Green and Gold' celebrates the people who put food on our tables.

My great-grandfather, Gulbrand Nelson, left Norway to settle in Wisconsin before moving to South Dakota, where our family farm still stands today. Craig T. Nelson is an actor, writer and producer best known for "Coach," "Parenthood" and "The Incredibles." He stars in the film "Green and Gold," which celebrates the resilience and contributions of American farmers. 

Farming is not just a job — it is a calling. Theirs is often an unnoticed sacrifice, from the long hours and rising costs to the unpredictable weather and policy challenges. A single bag of corn seed now costs $230, nearly double the price of a few years ago. Combine that with declining crop prices, and farmers must navigate a system stacked against them. Yet they persevere because their work feeds millions and sustains communities.