Posted by Etnfarmboy on June 28, 2009 at 14:31:29 from (75.139.10.230):
In Reply to: Why do i farm? posted by ProudCubOwner on June 27, 2009 at 23:58:46:
Man I understand where you are coming from as I am sure many on here. I grew up on a beef farm in east Tn and later a dairy. My family has farmed for 5 generations. Being 46 years old, I like many of your friends left the farm to pursue the me and I lifestyle. In no way did I feel, at your age, that I wanted anything to do with farming. But as age seems to do I have come to appreciate the farm life and what growing up on a farm truly means. How you appreciate each day in a different way than most folks. And like some of your friends will more than likely do I found my way back to the farm. After divorcing I reflected on the important stuff and moved closer to my family and the farm. I began helping out on the farm and when my parents passed I moved back to the family home. I still have a "day job" but my heart is with my brother and the dairy. My two children help on the farm, one milks some, and have come to appreciate the life. I am not saying it is a rich life in the world's eyes but is in the grand picture. Don't look at what the other's have because as they say the grass in always greener. Look inside and ask yourself what you want to do and where do you see yourself most fulfilled. I'd give anything to farm fulltime but financially the family farm can't support me and my brother. He made it his life and has never looked back even though I know he gets discouraged and even angry. He still wouldn't trade it and that is what you need to decide. Do you want to trade it for something else knowing that you may not be able to come back once gone. It's a lot to think about - but do think long and hard then go for what will make you most satisfied.
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