Re: The story of the old fashioned farmer.

Posted by signman on November 07, 2001 at 15:48:34 from (207.140.240.225):

In Reply to: The story of the old fashioned farmer. posted by old fashioned farmer on November 07, 2001 at 10:33:12:

I want to say Thank You for bringing things back into perspective. Farming is more than a business it is a way of life that brings together the joys of growing a bountiful crop and joining your life with nature. It is sad that so many grandfathers in our society have crushed so many dreams by renting their land to another large farm operation. So many of our farms could be kept alive if only the younger ones with a dream had the oppurtunity. In our area it doesn't matter if you would pay the same price to rent or buy the land. It is only the large who are given the choice. We all know that economics won't allow someone to raise a family on a 160 acres. But, why should it. Even with some of the older equipment there is no longer the burdensome demand on time that there once was.

Why aren't more men and women with a dream given the chance. I can attest to the fact that we can be just as efficient. Our mere 300 acres has made us good money the past years when everyone is crying. I am not fully employed at that level of farming. So What.. I love what I do and hope I can bring my son or grandson into an appreciation for the rural life. I thank my father for giving me the option to rent his land instead of selling out to size.

Sorry I rambled. Keep the faith in the land. Use a business mind to stay in the black. Use your heart to savor the profits in Heaven. I have to believe that heaven is full of Farmall M's and A John Deeres. But I'm sure hoping my JD 70 Lp is there waiting for me.

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