Farming

Farming

By Cort Witt

There are a lot of jobs in the world today.  One of those jobs is farming.  Farming is one of the oldest jobs around.  

I know from years of experience that farming is the most exciting and challenging job around.  You are never bored when you live or work on a farm.  There is always something to do.  Whether you find something laying around to fix, cattle to sort, or just sweep in feed; there is never a dull moment.  

The work never ends when you have cattle.  They are always tearing up buildings or fences, getting out and running around, or making the barn dirty.  During the winter, crop farmers just sit around or get their equipment ready for spring.  With cattle you have daily chores that must be done for the cattle to survive.

I am glad I live and work on a cattle and crop farm.  In the winter is the only time that things slow down a little.  In the spring, summer, and fall I am always on the go and working long hours.  I absolutely love to work at maximum capacity.  I am a very hard worker and I need to be on the go at all times.  That is why it is a good thing that I am a farm girl.

People say that farming isn’t for everyone and that girls can’t farm.  Well, they are wrong and I am solid proof of that.  I have farming in my blood on both sides of my family.  I was born to farm! Without farming, I would be lost just like a lot of other farmers.  

I would strongly encourage everybody to try farming at least for a day.  It is a great way to teach kids how to get a great work ethic.  It is sad to see what is happening to the children of today.  They all rely totally on electronics and can not even talk to each other face to face now.  Children need a reality check.  You can not rely fully on your parents for income.  You need to learn what it means to work and make a living.  What better way to do that than putting them to work on a farm.

If you are going to start farming, I would stay away from the GPS systems.  They 

are handy if you have a very simple field with not many obstacles in the way.  If your field is complicated and has a lot of poles on it, you should stay away from it.  GPS systems take all the fun away from farming.  They drive for you and all you have to do is turn around on the ends.  I would get bored and fall asleep.

Farming has been around for years unlike many other jobs.  Nothing beats sitting on a tractor all day.  The wind blows to keep you cool, the sun shines on you and gives you a good tan, and you know that you are making a lot of money while you relax.  

Yes, I know that farming is not the job for everyone.  Some girls won’t even attempt to drive a tractor and I understand that.  I am just saying that farming is a great chance to find the inner you.  I guarantee a grand work ethic will develop during you time on the farm.  

I would strongly encourage everyone to work on a farm during the summers.  You will not regret it because farming is the best job ever invented!!!

By Cort Witt