I have thought about this topic for many years, and I think part of the answer is farming is part of our genetics. I would love to have musical and artistic talent, but that unfortunately is not in my genetics. I am serious, I do think something in our genetics drives us to grow crops and solve mechanical challenges with the machinery.
About 20 years ago, I was invited to a family reunion on my Dad's side. I did not know these people existed, but there were more than 100 present. I found many farmers, mechanics, engineers, electricians, and people who's occupations depended on mathematics. I had been brought up as a city rat by a father who was an electrical/nuclear engineer. I got my degree in physics, but hated the city life. I had to do some farming, but could not afford to make the big jump from a teaching job to being a full time farmer. But I began farming part time in the early 80's. It felt so good, although it was hard and heavy work.
Fast forward...next generation...my kids. My oldest son earned his Master's in Ag engineering, and is very involved in part time farming, with a full time job as a research scientist in Ag. His 5 year old son just lives to farm, or ride tractoror combine with either of us. My oldest daughter also earned her degree in Ag Engineering, specializing in water flow and soils. Her 3 sons are very interested in farming, but live in the burbs, so they have a big garden. 2nd son is into machine tool sales, another mechanical trade. 2nd daughter is into a desk job that requires constant mathematics, but no kids yet.
So I do think we are driven by our genetics, our brains are preprogramed into certain areas, and are totally vacant in other areas. As I was in public education for 32 years, it was a common belief among educators that anyone can be taught anything (including behavior modification). I do believe that is true to a limited extent, but after seeing some students really struggle in the science area, but excell in the arts, and languages, I have even stronger belief that our genetics plays a major role in what we do, and like to do.
So when my wife is questioning the wisdom of a recent tool or tractor purchase, I just tell her it is in my genetics, it just has to be! Works for me, maybe it'll work for you too?
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