Lesson's for a Beginning Farmer - Reasons of Farming

What makes farmers or farming so great? – Summary ShowPure Enjoyment:12/21/23 – Thur – F4F – E251 (E344) “Just a Jackson Thing” plus cousins Brad and Becca (Jackson)            Watching tractors rolling in the field with smoke, filling up with seeds all the way through corn and bean harvest.             Blowing smoke, gettin’ er done.  Let ’er eat! 11/16/23 – Thur – F4F – E246 (E334) One Legged Mommy – Josie WendelLove of the game!  It doesn’t matter to a farmer if they’re winning or losing in a year, they’ll go right back out to plant again next spring. It’s in their blood…the Love of the ‘farming’ game!How do you think we can draw upon the enjoyment we all have in farming to entice or educate those that are outside of agriculture?Top Tier People:11/23/23 – Thur – F4F – E247 (E336) John Kowalshuk, Alberta, Canada            It’s the people.  There are so many awesome people to talk with and learn from.  I’m proud to be a farmer.            We are quality people. 9/28/23 – Thur – F4F – E240 (E320)  Tim Marks -Tractor Time with Tim – Super charged compact tractors FPS23            The quality of the people in the ag industry is incredible.What is it that makes the people of agriculture such stand up people?  Where did this originate?Quality of Life – Pride in Life Style:10/23/23 – Mon – F4P – E149 (E327) Digital Agriculture: Sowing the Seeds of Online Income – FPS23Natalie – It’s the lifestyle it provides.  Farming/ranching is so integrated into our lifestyle.  The pros outweigh the cons, for sure.  The best people are in the farming industry. 9/21/23 – Thur – F4F – E240 (E318) The Modern Day Farm Chick – Annaliese Wegner FPS23It’s the Lifestyle.  It’s more than just a job.  I get to work with family, be outside and have the kids grow up on the farm.Does this type of lifestyle make it better than other types?  What are the benefits of the lifestyle? Detriments?Connection to Family:10/12/23 – Thur – F4F – E241 (E324) Tony Reed & Nick McCormick – Illinois icons            Tony – It’s one big family.  You can relate in so many areas/topics.  It’s easy to talk to each other. 10/9/23 – Mon – F4P – E147 (E323) Zach Johnson, Millennial Farmer FPS23 Reflection/summary showWhat do you enjoy most about farming or working with farmers?I love raising my kids on the farm.It’s the most rewarding of anything I do.  Having them watch the cycle of life through crops and livestock and working hard.Do you think the connection to family is still as strong today as it was a generation or two ago?Always driving forward:9/11/23  – Mon – F4P – E143 (E315) Thinking ahead: The Key to Farm Success – Sukup, 3rd generation Emily Schmitt FPS23They are natural innovators and problem solvers.  Farmers are the epitome of an innovator.  They figure out how to make things work.  When you meet them and get to know them, you have a natural common bond in farming.  It’s easy to get to know them. 11/2/23 – Thur – F4F – E244 (E330) Deeply Rooted in Technology - Brandon Hunnicutt Husker Harvest Days They have the same goals in mind, but everyone does it differently.  You can see they do something differently.  But different doesn’t mean it’s wrong.  Learn from it.  There is always something to learn.Is it innovation by necessity or innovation by nature?  Can or does this show up in other types of professions?Summary/Challenge Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen!Websitewww.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode linkhttps://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail [email protected] to YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitConnect with us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: [email protected]/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.