Since Thanksgiving the farm had been running on autopilot. I got hit with a rather tough bout of food poisoning that has left me unable to do anything for almost 2 weeks. (Don't worry, the cause was sourced to off farm food! )
This does demonstrate a risk of farming. With any business of small size, every employee is critical. Any absence is felt by all. The smaller the company, the greater the impact. Family farming puts the vast majority of responsibility on 2 people!
I applaud Brenda for keeping thing going during this difficult time. Not only is she a true saint to put family, but she managed to ensure that everything critical was done. Friends and family volunteered to help out with chores under her direction, and she was seen numerous times hauling Feed sacks. All the whole caring for our 4 little sprouts and taking care of me. She is truly the strength of this place.
This does demonstrate a risk of farming. With any business of small size, every employee is critical. Any absence is felt by all. The smaller the company, the greater the impact. Family farming puts the vast majority of responsibility on 2 people!
I applaud Brenda for keeping thing going during this difficult time. Not only is she a true saint to put family, but she managed to ensure that everything critical was done. Friends and family volunteered to help out with chores under her direction, and she was seen numerous times hauling Feed sacks. All the whole caring for our 4 little sprouts and taking care of me. She is truly the strength of this place.
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