Mark Schrom of Amenia, N.Y., wrote, “My biggest need is to get more people to realize what farmers are good for and let us use their land.” His goal? “My biggest goal is to expand and try to make our business bigger and more efficient.”

Jonathan Miedema of Sherburne, N.Y., wrote that he needs a new disk, bin and tractor. On his farm goals for 2022, he wrote that he wants to “make a good living for my family while having time to be with them.”

Brian Getty of Granville, N.Y., is struggling with labor, so his biggest need is buying some robots for the dairy. His goal? “Purchase out my partners, and help our son become the eighth generation.”

Alisha Kennell of Lowville, N.Y., wrote that her biggest farm business need is insurance. What’s her goal for this year? “Breakeven, grow.”

Karen Tripp of Little Genessee, N.Y., wrote that she needs “less regulations” for her business to grow.

Gerald Reynolds of Interlaken, N.Y., wrote that his biggest need is a new farm shop. His goal is simple: “Make money.”

Bill Moody of Hamden, N.Y., wrote that he needs a better market for dairy, but he plans to retire at the end of this year.

Alissa Krum of Liberty, N.Y, wrote that she needs lower fuel costs this year. What’s her goal, in one sentence? “Inspire my children.”

Jed Wall of Rodman, N.Y., wrote that his goal is to “add on more beef and goats, and some pigs.”

Ed Honrath of Afton, N.Y, wrote that he needs pasture fences, because his goal is to “expand the cattle herd.”

Jerry DeJoy of Jefferson, N.Y., wrote that he needs beef prices to go up.

Tina Sauder of Manheim, Pa., has a solid goal for this year: “Marketing direct to consumers.”