The knowledge that you have emerged wiser and stronger from setbacks means that you are, ever after, secure in your ability to survive. You will never truly know yourself, or the strength of your relationships, until both have been tested by adversity. Such knowledge is a true gift, for all that it is painfully won, and it has been worth more than any qualification I ever earned.
The real challenge is not just to feed the world, but to nourish it in a sustainable way.
Farming is not just a business; it's a way of life that connects us all to the earth.
The truth is rarely pure and never simple.
I try to live my life with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the opportunities I've been given.