What Is Happening To Our Farmers?

[@eharman641]

You're spot on, buddy! I also hate to see so many schools doing away with AG programs. I think AG is definitely needed to help decrease the ignorance of the dangers in mass market foods. It also increases life skills and self - sufficiency. Support local farmers, folks. It'll help you live longer.

[@honeyrockacres]

This is true. I am glad that my children's school actually recently added an AG program.

[@lambsquartersfarm]

Agree with your hypotheses. Tripling interest rates on all debt is debilitating. Best we can do is hold on to the land and hopefully ride out the storm. Great talk.

[@honeyrockacres]

Very true! I am hopeful that there are still a generation of farmers in my generation and the next that wish to take on the challenge.

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

Too many dream of doing 'all the things' realistically those who suceed one or two things very well and connect with nearby people who do some of the other things well..then barter and build up slowly.connecting with each other allows the possibility to buy in bulk feed ,other items as needed once a " community" group can be established.

[@honeyrockacres]

This is very true, and something I have been slowly picking up the pieces on. Finding and building those communities can be a real challenge.

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

Also " buying all the things" instead of sharing/share leasing/purchasing.

[@victorhopper6774]

postage stamp farms. homesteads are like 100 acres where people try to live off production.

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

The majority of homesteads are under 50acres,often 10 or less.

[@victorhopper6774]

@@EmbracethechaosPortugal and what makes them different than just a home.

[@EmbracethechaosPortugal]

@victorhopper6774 most homes don't have space for some livestock,or larger food growing spaces,also less restrictions on what you are allowed to do I guess.