Becks why i farm

I was raised in the city, so when I got to the farm I wanted to do everything. I drove tractors, loaded hogs, power-washed, and drove the feed truck. The farrowing house was probably the last place I went.

But immediately, I just fell in love. When I first started doing this, my mother-in-law was in the farrowing house. She was the one that really taught me what to do. You are commenting using your Google account. You are commenting using your Twitter account. You are commenting using your Facebook account. Notify me of new comments via email. Notify me of new posts via email.

Email Address:. This blog will relate discoveries made as I explore and study the Midwest. It will feature places I visited in pursuit of tales for my books but will also follow other threads of history, travel, and culture in the Heartland.

For the remarkable tales of corn and its importance in the world and U. And stay tuned for future titles. Midwest Maize. Skip to content. On the farm, they can see the consequences of their choices, good or bad, every day. Whereas if you're involved in making something, whether you're growing vegetables or raising animals, you realize that you influence the world. You're not just a passive recipient. To be able to feel like I am not just a cog in the machine, but I am part of the energy that is making the machine go around is fulfilling.

I love it and hopefully my kids will be better people for it. Author: Natalina Sents. About Us. My Account. Yield Data. About PFR. Agronomy Talk. Research and Development. Discount Programs. Natalina Sents Other posts by Natalina Sents. Contact author. Leave a comment Name: Please enter a name.

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