We’re working on our Master Farmer issue this week and for the record, let me say that these are the hardest stories to write. Ever. You want so badly to do justice to these people’s stories, and they’re so uniquely successful. And humble. Always humble.
But they’re also the most insightful interviews I do all year long. Every year, I come away with tidbits I share with my husband and we use in our family and on our farm. Truly, dozens of quotes, and I only have room for a fraction of them in the story. And while I can’t tell you yet who said them (tune in back March 1!), here’s a quick sampling.
“I was the only person in charge of what I accomplished or didn’t accomplish.”
“We created and kept a stable family.” (when asked their greatest achievement)
“When you quit growing you start dying.”
“People say they ‘want’ to work and that they can drive a tractor. Problem is, they can’t operate the equipment. With half a million sitting there, it takes skilled labor.”