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nothing is done the old fashion way anymore, lost with fancy equioment and no more human connection
posted by
Lanetay
on October 17, 2016 at 9:42 AM
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I once wanted to be a farmer, but having seen how commercialised it has become and the pittance a small farmer earns, I think I am better off as a candle maker. I have however just taken a ride in your memory to look at your old farm with sadness. 
posted by
C_C_T
on October 17, 2016 at 9:24 AM
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Seems the picture is bringing lots of memories
posted by
Chuck_E_Ibrahim
on October 17, 2016 at 8:22 AM
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Wow, Yes I suppose people put in a good hard days work and were really happy with the yield. They reaped what they sowed. These days its all about the machines and how fast the yield is produced mostly for the gain in profits.
posted by
shobana
on October 17, 2016 at 6:26 AM
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The good ole' days of the yore are gone. The soil was proportionate to the toil, and the yield, a delight to celebrate. 21st century seems, holds no such pleasure.
posted by
anib
on October 16, 2016 at 11:46 PM
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Thanks for sharing: some losses, some gains: keep an even keel. I miss the
old days of farming. But it sure was messy ... built character & responsibility. I alos read about Israel keeping the sabbath-rest for the land every 7 years (Fallow times; cross planting, etc. and fewer GM seeds). Jesus returns soon; let's go to Zion! shalom, shalom and BLESSiNGS dear Kabu and Wiley!
posted by
NocrossJustchristmas
on October 16, 2016 at 6:45 PM
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Kabu
Looks like a really nice place. But save yourself the trouble of always turning these photos around 180o! We allknow down there everything is hanging upside down...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 16, 2016 at 5:29 PM
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Kabuiepie-;)~
I loved reading about your family farm, beautifully done and I love you.
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 16, 2016 at 5:00 PM
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Kabu
Sounds like your parents were very wise. The picture reminds me of The Thorn Birds, for some reason. Thank you for sharing it with everybody!
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on October 16, 2016 at 4:30 PM
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I remember learning in school about a decade and a half ago that only about 2% of the American population are farmers. To think, decades ago, a statistic like that would have meant the end of a society...Reading about your life on the farm sounds similiar to what the few farmers in America have.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 16, 2016 at 4:24 PM
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posted by
lovelyladymonk
on October 16, 2016 at 2:46 PM
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