Conformity.
It's a term that defines terms which we usually are prescribed to.
But why?
I'm all for cooperation, good will and for teamwork, but realistically, I can only go so far. Today I would have conformed to standards that were far below my expectations. My wife said that I burned a bridge, but in reality what I did was expose what on the outside looks innovative, when in reality it is the same conforming construct.
I refuse to be placed entirely in line, in a box or other situation. Many farmers work too hard and receive very little. I believe that with education, transparency and passion, farmers can once again be in control of their situation. The page then, the story of thousands of men and women who raise animals or crops need not be relegated to a number, but instead, a story.
I plan not to leave my page intentionally blank. What's your story.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
New Beginning and a time to reflect
Well here it is.
The first blog post for Mountain Lane Farm, Wauzeka, WI.
Where's the fanfare? The IPO type celebration? There's not so much as a piece of gum for such an occasion.
That's okay. There wasn't much hoopla when the farm began to change hands from my parents to my wife and I over a decade ago. For nearly ten years, we have made gradual improvements with one income, grants and two years of loans.
This blog, as it has been for millions will be a journal of what is happening on the farm, what plans are coming and what I'm reading or thinking about.
I suspect that there will be times when you read postings and will disagree. I hope we can in my limited time share a healthy dialogue that educates all who follow about the topic at hand.
I would like to thank the staff at Webwise Design in Fennimore, WI. Folks, if you want to create a viral presence on the internet, take time and spend some hard earned dollars with them. I was fortunate to receive a grant for this, but the results as you will see in a couple of days are extraordinary. Margaret, Aimee, Mike and John are fantastic. I would recommend them to anyone.
That's a good start. We'll post some more tomorrow.
The first blog post for Mountain Lane Farm, Wauzeka, WI.
Where's the fanfare? The IPO type celebration? There's not so much as a piece of gum for such an occasion.
That's okay. There wasn't much hoopla when the farm began to change hands from my parents to my wife and I over a decade ago. For nearly ten years, we have made gradual improvements with one income, grants and two years of loans.
This blog, as it has been for millions will be a journal of what is happening on the farm, what plans are coming and what I'm reading or thinking about.
I suspect that there will be times when you read postings and will disagree. I hope we can in my limited time share a healthy dialogue that educates all who follow about the topic at hand.
I would like to thank the staff at Webwise Design in Fennimore, WI. Folks, if you want to create a viral presence on the internet, take time and spend some hard earned dollars with them. I was fortunate to receive a grant for this, but the results as you will see in a couple of days are extraordinary. Margaret, Aimee, Mike and John are fantastic. I would recommend them to anyone.
That's a good start. We'll post some more tomorrow.
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