We found this great article at www. LearnAboutAg.org. It makes you pause to think and be grateful for the our farmers and how agriculture is an essential part of our lives. Farmers feed our nation and the world, but they are all local to somewhere. Get to know your local farmers, get to know your food, and don't forget to say thank you!"
Have you ever stopped to think about where your lunch comes from? Not the cafeteria or your refrigerator at home, but where it really comes from? Your apples and grapes? Your chicken and string cheese? Have you ever wondered where the clothes that you are wearing came from before they were bought at the store? What is your t-shirt made of? Your sweater? Your favorite pair of jeans? What about the paper you write on, the books you read, and the room you’re sitting in? All of these things have one thing in common—they were produced with care by a farmer!
Have you ever stopped to think about where your lunch comes from? Not the cafeteria or your refrigerator at home, but where it really comes from? Your apples and grapes? Your chicken and string cheese? Have you ever wondered where the clothes that you are wearing came from before they were bought at the store? What is your t-shirt made of? Your sweater? Your favorite pair of jeans? What about the paper you write on, the books you read, and the room you’re sitting in? All of these things have one thing in common—they were produced with care by a farmer!
Farming sure has changed over the past century! Today’s farmer feeds more than eight times as many people as they did 50 ears ago. One farmer can feed 155 people around the world! Farmers can be men or women, young or old, representing a wide variety of ethnic groups. Farmers use progressive technology to make sure agriculture products are getting to you fast, fresh, and safe. Today’s farmer may even use social media tools to communicate with consumers and market their products. Farmers take on many different roles on the farm, often filling in as accountant, doctor, conservationist, researcher and so much more.
If you need a farmers insurance policy or a review of your old one, contact Cliff Cottam Insurance at (800) 807-6871 today! Or, complete or online Farmers Quote form.