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Re: Why do i farm?


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Posted by Mike CA on June 28, 2009 at 00:13:38 from (76.14.103.175):

In Reply to: Why do i farm? posted by ProudCubOwner on June 27, 2009 at 23:58:46:

Not to disuade you, or anything, but only you can answer that question. I don't farm. I wasn't raised in a farming community. My Grandfather farmed, which is my connection to Farmall tractors. I am in the U.S. Navy, and have served for more than 17 years. Many of my friends from high school didn't serve. They have regular jobs, settled in one place, and make a good deal more money than I do. So... why do I serve? I serve because it's who I am. It completes me as a person, for now. So I've chosen to make it my way of life. Money isn't as important as doing something that centers me.

Maybe farming does the same for you.

If not, than maybe you should pursue something else for a time. I know of one guy I served with a while back who joined the Navy to get out of Iowa and see some of the world, and have some "worldly" experiences under his belt. He wanted money for education so he could go to a good Ag school, and learn how to better run his family's farm business and do something more with it. He didn't plan on making the Navy a career, but wanted to farm for his career after he served his term. For all I know, he did exactly as planned. I transfered and never knew. In fact, hadn't thought about him until now.

My point: There are always options in life. Do what you want, including work. Because when you love what you do, it doesn't feel like work, it just feels like life.

Hope that helps.

Mike


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