Money can be either your master or your slave. It’s amoral meaning it’s only what you make it. If you allow it, money will consume your every thought. Or you can whip it into shape and make it work its tail off for you.

I admit that the finances of our farm have always expended a large portion of our thoughts. There were seasons where it ruled us and seasons where, after building a brand and model, our money has worked hard for us.

When we started farming 12 years ago, we had a lot of people supporting us emotionally through the endeavor. But, we also had the old timers who implored us to run in the other direction because “you can’t make money in farming”.  Or somehow, farming was seen as degrading. One family member even said, “Why would you do that????” speaking of our going into farming.

Personally, we disagree. Continue reading