As the economy worsens, family farms are becoming less common. This week's 7Everyday Hero has managed to keep her family farm going and use the land to educate Colorado 4H members, Boy Scouts and Future Farmers of America.

Bea Lowell and her husband John, who passed away in January, dreamed of seeing their 140 acres in Douglas County used for agricultural education. The family formed a foundation called the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF), and put the land in a trust so it will remain a ranch for future generations.

"It's great to have a facility because in lots of places there are no facilities for agriculture," said Lowell.

CALF President Brook Fox said the Lowell family wanted the ranch to go on forever. "They felt their vision was bigger than their own life."

4H member Jackie Nelson said the Lowells were like "grandparents to everyone around them, and everyone they met they just inspired."

"I think its just amazing everything they've done. They have lambs and livestock for all 4H kids who dont have a place to keep their animals," said Brogan Horton, a 4H member.