We all like things neat and tidy. We want everything to fit into the box we see as ideal. Our perceptions as to what is right, true, and good are shaped by our experiences and the people around us. Funny thing is, even those who have grown up in the same family have very different opinions on how they do things.<\/p>\n

There are 5 kids in my family. Three of us have three children. Even though we were raised the same way in the same house, we parent very differently. \u00a0\u00a0We all remember family things differently. What sticks out in my sister\u2019s mind as a significant event, I may have totally forgotten about. We each see the same things in a different manner.<\/p>\n

When Jonathan and I went on our first date, I can remember what I wore, but I can never remember where we went to eat. Jonathan has a great memory for the details & places of significance in our relationship, but I tend to remember the emotions. It\u2019s part of what makes us work together well. We can help to fill in each other\u2019s gaps.<\/p>\n

What does this have to do with agriculture? Everything. We each bring our unique perspectives to our farms and ranches. We have certain ways we like to do things, for reasons we probably cannot explain. Does that make me wrong if I do something a different way than you do? Absolutely not. The diversity in agriculture helps to fill in the gaps. We can’t all grow cotton or rice or soybeans or tomatoes. Consumers are asking for choices, and we have the ability to provide that.<\/p>\n

We farm our crops organically. We like the process. The management, the record keeping, the constant assessments in the field, the soil management, the relationships with our buyers \u2013 we like it all. It suits our land, and it suits our personalities. \u00a0Neither one of us thinks that everyone would be good at organic farming. We’re okay with that. We just want the opportunity to be the best organic farmers we can be. If your passion is raising cow\/calf pairs in South Dakota, that\u2019s awesome. Be the best rancher you can be. If your passion is raising vegetables and running a CSA, more power to you. It\u2019s not where my passion lies, but I\u2019m glad it\u2019s yours \u2013 especially when I want a BLT.<\/p>\n

The point is, agriculture is not a one size fits all you have to do it this way everything is black and white industry. Find your passion, and run with it. Just remember, my passion is going to be different from yours, and that\u2019s okay. Just concentrate on being the best you can be in whatever you choose to do. Everyone should be given that opportunity.<\/p>\n

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