The Farmer's Share... did you know?

On some level, Bob, that's quite scary. Who would want to farm?

This is fascinating, Bob...and very sad. Farming is labor intensive, so the rewards should be commensurate.

Nina, in regards to your comment, I have wondered the same thing and thus asked that of many of my family members who are farmers. The answer always relates to their connection to the earth and the reward in seeing something they planted spring to life. It seems they get their reward in ways other than profit.

Interesting information, Bob. My husband and his sister inherited his mother's farm in Iowa and they have a tenant on it. I think the days of the small farmer as we knew them are gone. You have to have a good business head to make any kind of living. Gwen Banta I agree with you about their connection to the earth and that kind of lifestyle. 

Morning Bob.

I guess they make up for it by volume, still that's a short margin.  Is the price you're showing net, after expenses?

Thank you, Bob. And thank you also for reaching out regarding my recent accident. I am getting physical therapy and therapy for PTSD, so every day is an improvement. Regarding farmers, yes, I come from a long line of farmers in upstate New York. My dad did not carry on the tradition but he did have a huge garden from which we got all of our vegetables. Of course growing fruit was a challenge in that area, but we always had berries. My brother and I had to work the garden when we were kids, so I know firsthand that it is VERY difficult work. I can’t imagine what it would be like to run an actual farm, taking care of crops and animals, and fitting that all around a school schedule. I have great admiration for farmers!

Hi Bob - the sad financial reality of farming was known to me but in this kind of detail.  While I am not surprised, seeing the facts reflect how oblivious we can be at times.  I imagine that is true of so many things in life.  I digress....

Thank you, Bob. It makes me sad that I am now afraid of many dogs, because I have had dogs my entire life. I filed a report with animal services but I still haven’t heard back. This is Los Angeles so I can’t imagine how many reports they have to deal with, but the dogs that attacked me have attacked before, so the threat remains. It’s criminal and shameful!