Are farmers and ranchers ever happy? Michele Payn-Knoper: Gate to Plate Blog
September 20, 2011 by USFRA
This was originally entitled “Isn’t it time we pull our heads out?” A close runner-up was “Your stubborness and independence may work on the farm – and put you out of business.” Professional discretion prevailed. However, it seems as though farmers and ranchers are never happy. And I’m not talking about the weather!
We first get mad when people “attack” agriculture. Then we thumb our noses at the “ignorant city people” who should know where their food comes from. And we grumble that we have to take the time to talk to these people when we’d rather be out with our land and animals. Usually somewhere in there is “someone else should be doing this for me – that’s why I pay check-off programs and my Farm Bureau membership.”
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Good Article
Good article
I'm sure happiness is felt at the end of the season when a successful crop has been reaped. All taxes have been paid, bonus have been sent the actual labor workers are paid. Being involved or having that responsibility would you be happy or worried that next season will be successful.