By FarmOn Foundation http://www.farmon.com
Farmers are some of the hardest working, driven and passionate people on the planet, and this list will show why their perseverance never ceases to amaze us!
#1
A group of Illinois farmers came together in a big way to honour one of their own after he lost his battle to cancer. Over 40 tractors, assembled by the farmer’s friends and the surrounding community, formed a straight line from his farmhouse to his final resting place at the local cemetery. Farmers throughout the county harvested the family’s crops once they were ready to be taken off. Read more here…
#2
They say farmers punch in at the age of five and then never punch out, and that sentiment could not be more true than for Elmo Snelling, a 100 year old Texan who has been farming his entire life! Says Elmo, “I like what I’m doing and doing what I like, so you can’t beat that.” We think he’s got a point. Read more here:
#3
In a world where it can feel like the only thing people care about is making money, Johnny Georges reminds us that values should truly trump the almighty dollar. Every. Single. Time. When asked why he doesn’t charge farmers more for his innovative water conservation product, his answer will restore your faith in humanity. Read more here:
#4
Sometimes a crisis situation can result in the most beautiful things. That’s what happened after a group of women from a remote farming region of Costa Rica came together to imagine a different future for themselves, their families and their community by building their own coffee mill. They are the first women’s run micro-mill in their country. Get inspired here:
#5
There’s nothing as strong as a parent’s love for their child, and this photo of a peasant farmer and his son will strike a chord with anyone who works every single day to provide the best possible life for their family. Read more here:
#6
Chris Koch is an Alberta farmer living life by his own rules, and we dig it! Because anyone strong enough to not only overcome being born without arms or legs, but also become an inspiration to everyone he meets thanks to his outlook, drive and perseverance, is pretty much badass in our books! Read more here:
#7
Anyone who says youth today are not driven has never met Britton Pointer, an 11 year old Texas cotton farmer who has now planted and stripped two cotton crops all on his own! His inspiring passion and love for farming started when he was still in diapers and we’re guessing it will carry on well into his adult life. Read more about Britton here:
#8
After the unimaginable loss of their parents and grandmother in a tragic plane crash, 5 young sisters were faced with an ultimate challenge: deciding the fate of the family farm. Drawing on lessons learned from their parents as young girls, they joined together to carry on the legacy of their family farm business. It’s a story of love, loss and the amazing things that can happen when you pursue your passion. Check out their full story here:
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