Matt VanHeusen of Georgetown, N.Y., wrote, “Enjoy what you do, and seek out others to provide you advice and information.”

Hannah Howard of Creston, Ohio, wrote, “Not everything is going to go as planned, but doing the most you possibly can is better than simply not doing anything at all.”

Julia Loomis of Fabius, N.Y., wrote, “Work your hardest, and never give up.”

Jonathan Miedema of Sherburne, N.Y., wrote, “Be willing to make a change in it for you and your family’s future health.”

Mike Lappin of Taberg, N.Y., wrote, “When you work for yourself and not think about the finance part, I feel free.”

Brian Getty of Granville, N.Y., wrote, “Times change, but goodwill is forever.”

Madeline Snider of Ava, N.Y., wrote, “It’s gonna get better if you’ve got cows.”

“Common sense still matters,” wrote Darren Elsworth, Greenwich, N.Y.

“Farming’s better than factory work,” wrote Owen Vaughn, Brushton, N.Y.

“Have our politicians make a living on what we do,” wrote Ed Weber, Bovina, N.Y.

“Laugh, and laugh often,” wrote Donna Ford, Waterville, N.Y.

“Don’t overdo,” wrote Millie Bednarski, Cato, N.Y.

“Do it for the next generation,” wrote Aaron Hardy, Jordanville, N.Y.

“Stay focused on your why,” wrote Brett Roberts, Remsen, N.Y.

“Vote in November,” wrote David Maidens Jr., Central Square, N.Y.

“Live, love, laugh. Enjoy your farm,” wrote Kathy Adams, Phelps, N.Y.

“Go online!” wrote Joe Gurreri, Harrisburg, Pa.

“Look forward,” wrote Thomas Holmes, Delevan, N.Y.

“Pray,” wrote Audrey Lappin, Taberg, N.Y.

“Stay strong,” wrote Karen Tripp, Little Genessee, N.Y.

“Good luck,” wrote Brittany Rosenblatt, Boston, N.Y.