Yeah. Something like that. I farm. Everything is out of my control. Except for the way i handle the shit-storm of farming. I can let it consume me and drive me mad…or I can just say it is what it is.
Look at the bigger picture of life. It’s the same thing . You can look at it the same way. There is going to be tragedies, financial hardships, etc in everyone’s life. No matter who or what , something negative will happen to everyone. It’s up to you what mindset you have. You can be chicken little , the sky is falling , or take it in stride . That’s all I’m saying . Get up in the morning , love your family, and work hard . Hopefully the rest fall into place.
Couldn’t agree with you more, man. This is me trying to finally figure that out—without quitting and crawling under a rock like I’ve done for the last forty years. Not all of us are wired to just woosa it away and move on. I envy guys like you when I’m lying in bed at night, letting the thoughts take the wheel and drive me straight into the ditch. Appreciate you reading and chiming in. Means more than you know.
People have told me all my life I was crazy, and I would never make it. I actually love it when they tell me that. It becomes personal at that point . I’m no Micheal Jordan ..but it’s like what he said on the last dance.
Do you know how many Feb March cash flows don’t tell a December story?
Last year was the exception. I know I got rocked last year..big yield, shit price. Once again , it has become personal . And being the stubborn ass that I am , I’m gonna work hard and try and raise the best crop I can.
As far as the thoughts , you are in the drivers seat. I don’t just brush it away. My love for my farm is marrow deep, but I guess you gotta have some blind faith. Keep on keepin on. I could give a million analogies. Everyone is wired differently.
Remember ..you can’t have no in your heart!!-joe dirt
Haha man—Joe Dirt with the emotional mic drop. You got me grinning like an idiot over here. And you’re right—last year rocked a lot of us. I took some punches I didn’t see coming either. But damn if it doesn’t light a fire. Appreciate you laying it out like that. That “marrow deep” love for the farm? I feel that. Keep swinging.
Your statement is like saying that things will even out. The bad luck needs to change. Problem is those who will be standing had the fate of where they were born?Who your parents were? What your fetal environment was like? Where your ancestors came from across the seas? How did your ancestors survive the black plague? So much stuff out of your control.
I’m not a farmer and feel just as frustrated, anxious, and vulnerable as you are. Every single day asking myself what I should be doing to make this situation better. We know who’s responsible and who’s making it still worse. Knowing that doesn’t fix anything. Demanding the madness makers stop, boycotting them and voting these ruthless political fools out of office is next.
You’re right, Blue. Knowing what’s broken doesn’t fix it, but refusing to numb out or give up? That’s step one. Appreciate you showing up in this space with that kind of clarity. Means a hell of a lot.
Thank you for your words. I so wish it were different! I just try to do the next thing and if I feel an ear or mind is open try to start a conversation
To keep farming through difficult times work hard at a realistic plan but please don't work yourself into a hole in the ground.
If you've done your best yet failed it is hard but there is no shame in it. In 1982 I had to sell my 100 sow herd. I was broken. But survived. And at 77 still farming. Just like the seasons,farming is cyclical and things will get better.
Every meal, thanking God for the chain of people who got the seed in the ground or birthed the pig, to those who gathered the crop, the folks who mined, refined, designed and manufactured the machinery, the processors, packers, shippers, and grocers who got every single ingredient to my table. Thank YOU! May God bless you, all those people, their businesses, their farms, their families.
Some days I don't want to get out of bed, but there really is something to standing and facing the sun for at least 10 minutes a day. Then of course, there's the rest of the day. To me it's about getting something done, anything, that'll make the rest of this year better whether that's bringing people together or finishing the mulching in the orchards.
Yep, and there's even science behind it. The more sun on skin the better, though I don't recommend standing out there naked this time of year! Hang in there.
I got slammed by a cancer diagnosis last fall--major surgery, then chemo beginning the day before Christmas. I did think once or twice about giving up, but I've got more life to live.
But then I found out I've got this crazy village of misfit toys behind me. I have farmers who didn't give up delivering food to me. Bakeries send me home with extra treats. A local natural skin care producer made me hand cream that cured the peeling on my hands so I could knit again. I'm on every church in the area's prayer chain.
So they who get up and face whatever they have to, give me hope & a reason to face what I have to..
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do
Yeah. Something like that. I farm. Everything is out of my control. Except for the way i handle the shit-storm of farming. I can let it consume me and drive me mad…or I can just say it is what it is.
Look at the bigger picture of life. It’s the same thing . You can look at it the same way. There is going to be tragedies, financial hardships, etc in everyone’s life. No matter who or what , something negative will happen to everyone. It’s up to you what mindset you have. You can be chicken little , the sky is falling , or take it in stride . That’s all I’m saying . Get up in the morning , love your family, and work hard . Hopefully the rest fall into place.
Couldn’t agree with you more, man. This is me trying to finally figure that out—without quitting and crawling under a rock like I’ve done for the last forty years. Not all of us are wired to just woosa it away and move on. I envy guys like you when I’m lying in bed at night, letting the thoughts take the wheel and drive me straight into the ditch. Appreciate you reading and chiming in. Means more than you know.
People have told me all my life I was crazy, and I would never make it. I actually love it when they tell me that. It becomes personal at that point . I’m no Micheal Jordan ..but it’s like what he said on the last dance.
Do you know how many Feb March cash flows don’t tell a December story?
Last year was the exception. I know I got rocked last year..big yield, shit price. Once again , it has become personal . And being the stubborn ass that I am , I’m gonna work hard and try and raise the best crop I can.
As far as the thoughts , you are in the drivers seat. I don’t just brush it away. My love for my farm is marrow deep, but I guess you gotta have some blind faith. Keep on keepin on. I could give a million analogies. Everyone is wired differently.
Remember ..you can’t have no in your heart!!-joe dirt
Haha man—Joe Dirt with the emotional mic drop. You got me grinning like an idiot over here. And you’re right—last year rocked a lot of us. I took some punches I didn’t see coming either. But damn if it doesn’t light a fire. Appreciate you laying it out like that. That “marrow deep” love for the farm? I feel that. Keep swinging.
Your statement is like saying that things will even out. The bad luck needs to change. Problem is those who will be standing had the fate of where they were born?Who your parents were? What your fetal environment was like? Where your ancestors came from across the seas? How did your ancestors survive the black plague? So much stuff out of your control.
Thanks for hanging in there. Your words help me. Some days I don't even have words. Just letters, like WTF
The change is coming, just not as fast we would like.
You nailed it, Al. It’s crawling pace change, but it’s coming. Thanks for hanging in the fight with me.
Adam I really enjoyed you and Liz’s live stream. I few weeks back I told tough. What I was trying to stay in a very simple way
I’m not a farmer and feel just as frustrated, anxious, and vulnerable as you are. Every single day asking myself what I should be doing to make this situation better. We know who’s responsible and who’s making it still worse. Knowing that doesn’t fix anything. Demanding the madness makers stop, boycotting them and voting these ruthless political fools out of office is next.
You’re right, Blue. Knowing what’s broken doesn’t fix it, but refusing to numb out or give up? That’s step one. Appreciate you showing up in this space with that kind of clarity. Means a hell of a lot.
Thank you for your words. I so wish it were different! I just try to do the next thing and if I feel an ear or mind is open try to start a conversation
That’s such a simple and beautiful mantra ... just do the next thing.
Thank you for that. I’m trying to carry it into today. 🌱
To keep farming through difficult times work hard at a realistic plan but please don't work yourself into a hole in the ground.
If you've done your best yet failed it is hard but there is no shame in it. In 1982 I had to sell my 100 sow herd. I was broken. But survived. And at 77 still farming. Just like the seasons,farming is cyclical and things will get better.
So keep your hopes up, and your costs down.
You gotta keep going! We are all feeling it right now, farmers and ranchers. In our case we are downsizing, but we keep going. Godspeed to you!
Every meal, thanking God for the chain of people who got the seed in the ground or birthed the pig, to those who gathered the crop, the folks who mined, refined, designed and manufactured the machinery, the processors, packers, shippers, and grocers who got every single ingredient to my table. Thank YOU! May God bless you, all those people, their businesses, their farms, their families.
Some days I don't want to get out of bed, but there really is something to standing and facing the sun for at least 10 minutes a day. Then of course, there's the rest of the day. To me it's about getting something done, anything, that'll make the rest of this year better whether that's bringing people together or finishing the mulching in the orchards.
There's something primal about facing the morning sun, almost like nature's battery charger.
Thanks for reminding me that small rituals still count. 🌱
Yep, and there's even science behind it. The more sun on skin the better, though I don't recommend standing out there naked this time of year! Hang in there.
I got slammed by a cancer diagnosis last fall--major surgery, then chemo beginning the day before Christmas. I did think once or twice about giving up, but I've got more life to live.
But then I found out I've got this crazy village of misfit toys behind me. I have farmers who didn't give up delivering food to me. Bakeries send me home with extra treats. A local natural skin care producer made me hand cream that cured the peeling on my hands so I could knit again. I'm on every church in the area's prayer chain.
So they who get up and face whatever they have to, give me hope & a reason to face what I have to..
Community is everything.