Comments on: Women on Tractors

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By: Elizabeth S.

Elizabeth S. — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:02:45 +0000

I grew up watching my mom and dad tend their tomatoes, cucs, pumpkins, and squash, but never really understood the value in it. They both worked (dad had three jobs then) and I did not understand why they put themselves through such hard work. Then I would taste the delicious homemade spaghetti sauces, or the perfectly baked butternut and be happy. Dinner was the one meal I could count on, literally, because we were so poor. But we had such an abundance of food right there! Now, a mother of three myself, I am a dedicated home gardener. My husband and I both served in the military for years, and our first home purchase was also our first real opportunity to grow. And did we grow! I love the fact that people in America are really trying to get back to this way of living and thinking. My kids love working with us too, and that family connection is something I will cherish forever. Keep it up, ladies! I know I will.

By: Laura B.

Laura B. — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:55:19 +0000

My PA German (Dutch) great grandparents lost their farm during the great depression, moved to the city (Allentown) & never farmed again.
That desire to farm is flowing in my blood! I missed my calling & am stuck, yes STUCK, in the rat race. I have a garden on a friend’s property (as I rent) and literally am in my small garden ALL weekend, doing it all totally organically. I wish I could do it all day long. Picking off beetles, trimming, tying up tomatoes. I’d love to tend chickens & care for animals as well. As I scurry about marketing all day, I feel empty & unproductive. I daydream of being in that garden. Living paycheck to paycheck keeps me where I am now. I am so happy for those who can live their dream! YOU GO GIRLS!

By: Cheryl Forberg RD

Cheryl Forberg RD — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:37:12 +0000

HI Maria and Annie! I am so happy to read this – especially today. I am closing escrow on my first farm on Friday. Though it’s only an acre (and technically called a “farmette” I’m told – ha!) I am so excited at how this decision is already changing my life. My nephew has shared a couple of tractor catalogs with me, but I’ll hold off on that purchase a while longer. : ) Thanks for sharing Farmer Cheryl