By Paul Harvey
Farmers are the base of food production in the world. The Great Plains of America and the rich land of the Midwest are the sources of that food.
My childhood was spent on a farm in Illinois, where my folks farmed for about 40 years. The things I saw, did, and learned have been invaluable.
What some may not realize but farming is a 24/7 way of life. The money that goes into harvesting grain and taking care of livestock is unbelievable. Money spent on grain and feed has to provide livestock nutrition and the cost of livestock sales has to be factored into costs.
John Deere combine. Great equipment.
Deere + Massey Ferguson + International Harvester.....
Rising Feed $$ + Vet costs + cost of tractor equipment maintenance + fuel + unpaid labor are seen in the cost of meat. When the money is lost at the bottom of the food chain, the loss has to be made up by increasing meat costs or reducing herd numbers or both.
Who wins in this battle? Not the farmer.
I learned this whenever I needed a new pair of shoes or winter coat. When you have to pay for your needs, you just get less for more money.
So, Don't ever blame farmers for the cost of living. They are doing the best that they can, given the circumstances they face. When a person opens a can of corn or other vegetables, the farmer was there growing them.
Each clip is about 1 min. long. Jackson has been in the fields since he was in elementary school. Catch him in action at
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