Sunday, January 28, 2024

Lessons from Farming

I've been a farmer for over 10 years now. It has been a gradual transition for me, I'm spending more time on the farm every year. So I should be learning something about this ancient art called farming.

Unhealthy soil invites erosion.

It takes a long time to restore soil health.

For most crops, you only get one chance per year.

Farmers really need friends.

Farming keeps you at God's mercy.

Something is always trying to get your chickens and their eggs.

Kudzu does not stop erosion.

Kudzu does not really stop at all.

Green pastures speak peace.