It has been dry for several years west of the Mississip’ but that said our herd is back to near normal levels after many years.
“Another problem I think he failed to mention is the aging of our farmers. Offspring raised on farms are and have been leaving for years, not following in the footsteps of their forefathers. “
Yo. Child of a rancher who left the place, if temporarily, to make a living. Had to move “to town.” Don’t necessarily like it but it was economic reality and my fondest dream is to go back home at some point and try to pay the bills. Didn’t leave because I wanted to, but, because I pretty much had to since small-to-medium farming/ranching don’t pay today.
Gaining Ground: A Story of Farmers' Markets, Local Food, and Saving the Family Farm
"One fateful day in 1996, after discovering that five freight cars' worth of glittering corn have reaped a tiny profit of $18.16, young Forrest Pritchard vows to save his family's farm. What ensues--through hilarious encounters with all manner of livestock and colorful local characters--is a crash course in sustainable agriculture."
'Regular' folks, with no farm land, should start up the old Victory Garden concept.
Al Roker was all atwitter over the lack of snow cover out west this morning on the Today® Show.