This is the time of the hisgest uncertainty and anxiety on the farm. All our money is out there, invested in the crop. We have bills piled up on our desks and we are not sure if our income is going to cover the expenses. That is why going to Reno or Vegas is no big thrill. That is a few hundred dollars, it's over in a few minutes and they serves drinks. You don't even have a chance to lose a night's sleep over it.
Try borrowing a million bucks, laying it out in the field for bugs to eat it or the weather to get to it. Lose some sleep for at least a few nights- now you're gambling.
President Kennedy is quoted as saying, "Farmers are the only ones who pay retail, recieve wholesale and pay the freight in both directions." Pretty good observation for a city boy.
They are picking up the almonds. Biy, the squirrels sure nibbled the south end of one field. [Our nighbor there is the county.] Squirrels are so cute. We feed them in city parks when we are traveling. But, at home it is hand to hand fighting all summer long.
For my Facebook friends- I'll leave you a link to a John Denver song about eating peaches. Remember that one?
I hope you all have a great week.
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So, I hope you will give us a post-harvest report so we know you are ok.
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