Twenty two years ago, I went from city girl to farm wife.\u00a0 I moved three hours away from my family and friends to start a new life with my husband, Jonathan.\u00a0 We were married in a drought year, which meant harvest had started within a few days of our wedding.\u00a0 We decided to come home a day or two early from our honeymoon to help my father-in-law.<\/p>\n
Our house had been “decorated” by Jonathan’s friends, so we had a little clean-up to attend to before we could help move corn wagons.\u00a0 My in-laws had surprised one of the guys doing the decorating, and suggested we enter the house carefully.\u00a0 After a little cleaning and unpacking, I learned how to hook up the wagons to the John Deere 4020.\u00a0 Eventually, I learned how to drive the 4020, and how to unload the corn into the bin.\u00a0 It was a lot for me to remember and I made many mistakes.\u00a0 Jonathan and his dad were so patient with me, that I wasn’t afraid to try all the new things.<\/p>\n
The patience and caring that I was shown as a new bride in a new atmosphere has had a lasting impact.\u00a0 I try to live by those same principles, and treat others with respect and care.\u00a0 Their example has also fueled a passion for agriculture and its importance in our world.<\/p>\n
Jonathan and I have three beautiful teenage daughters. We have both become active in our church and community. I am currently serving as president of our county Farm Bureau, and have served on a few State Farm Bureau committees.\u00a0 I look forward to sharing some of my perspectives with you about the farming industry, and what goes on in our family during the different seasons.<\/p>\n
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