Swagger
Gold Member
Giant agribusiness is below consideration, but farming is essential to our survival. Farmers negotiate with nature to feed society. Should they be rewarded by ceremony and medals?
I think their huge personal commitment to their crops and/or livestock should receive honor like military personnel are awarded. They're astute businessmen (and women) under pressure to deal with anything that threatens their harvest and herds. It's a lifestyle, too. The work is wearing and the hours are long. They're more concerned with weather patterns, stock movements and crop cycles than whether or not Obama's a muslim. It's an overwhelming profession. Examples of successful or innovated farming enterprises and individuals connected to them should receive ostensible praise from whoever's in power. In spite of mocking stereotypes, farmer's have a huge stake in our future.
I think their huge personal commitment to their crops and/or livestock should receive honor like military personnel are awarded. They're astute businessmen (and women) under pressure to deal with anything that threatens their harvest and herds. It's a lifestyle, too. The work is wearing and the hours are long. They're more concerned with weather patterns, stock movements and crop cycles than whether or not Obama's a muslim. It's an overwhelming profession. Examples of successful or innovated farming enterprises and individuals connected to them should receive ostensible praise from whoever's in power. In spite of mocking stereotypes, farmer's have a huge stake in our future.