Going against the flow

Somedays I wonder why I am in the agricultural industry. The status quo of modern agriculture is 'go big or go home'. Well, I am not big, but I refuse to go home. I feel more like a researcher and student than a producer and advocate. Most of what I do is contradictory to what 'professionals' would say. Yet, somehow I am becoming more efficient and cost effective. Which leads me to think, "Is what the 'professionals' say really correct?"

That time of year...

Well, it is that time of year. My life is slowly starting to slow down and the morning cup of coffee gets filled for a second cup. Yum!! Oh, there are still things to get done outside, but the hard rush is over and the stress level is low.