Imagine for a moment putting up your house, land that has been in your family for generations, equipment, maybe some cattle and your good word for collateral. Buying seed, fuel, fertilizer, etc… so you plant a crop. Keep in mind your crop could be taken by wind, hail, insects, too much or too little rain at any time. Doesn’t that just sound [...]
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When you live in a small farming community in the Midwest, harvest is a big deal. Whether it’s wheat, corn, hay, whatever. It’s a big deal. Everyone knows the risk and gamble of farming, since your paycheck is at the mercy of mother nature. I’m telling you, some years Las Vegas has better odds. You plant, pray and [...]
