“This is my outdoor patio, my home, my dream setup. I did this to be able to relax and have gatherings with family and friends. I believe it’s a strength to know when to pause. We have a wonderful profession, but it’s important to lead the right way with good balance.”
“In this photo is what motivates me and what contributes to keep my inner fire lit; my family, my children and my grandchildren. I am so proud of my lineage and I want to support them so they can have fun and enjoy their lives. I must stay disciplined in order to take time for myself and my loved ones.”
“It represents rural life, community, perseverance. They aren’t just friends, they’re family. There are people of all ages. We don’t all have the same ideas, but we’re able to chat, talk to each other, exchange thoughts and debate.”
“Now I’m no longer alone, I have my partner just like all farmers and he comes to work with me. Together, we have plenty of projects and we move forward in life. We sing from the same hymn book.”
The top image represents the farm in 1982, while the bottom one represents it in 2020. We can see the evolution over 40 years.
“I am proud to contribute to the continuity of our family’s land, and I have every intention of passing it on to my next of kin. Despite their young age, they already show a great interest in the farm! I have been immersed in agriculture my entire life and I am passing on this world to my children as well. The tidiness of the farm and the sense of pride are passed down from generation to generation.”
“The work of the family in the business is truly important to me. It’s my grandfather’s farm, and he helped my father as long as he had the ability to do so. My father does the same with me and I want to continue this intergenerational support. I feel it’s my duty to pass on the farm to my children.
Working with my father is enriching, we spend a lot of time together in a day and sometimes we have beautiful quality moments. He is full of resources as well. I ask him how he was able to do certain things back in his time. He’s like my Google, instead of saying “OK Google” it’s “OK dad”.”
“This is my son who came in the field with me for the first time. He saw me checking the wheat for germination and naturally bent down to do the same thing. In that moment, an emotion was sparked inside of me that was really beautiful.”
“Working surrounded by my family and providing access to the land for my child fills me with pride, joy, and gratitude for pursuing this profession.”
“Even though I share my life with someone of the same sex, we have a family, we pass on values that are dear to us. I wish to share these moments as often as possible with my loved ones.”
“When asked what you want to be when you grow up, his answer is, “I wanna be a farmer”. I think it’s fun to see that even though my father’s not home a lot, he finds it fun to come work in the barn and in the fields.”
“I put myself in my father’s shoes, who sees me every day, advises me, who works with me, and I think to myself, will I have the chance to be able to see my son every day in 10-15-20 years? But I definitely don’t want there to be any pressure on that.”
“That’s my peaceful place to go to. I know it sounds a little weird to many people. What’s important to me is remembering who raised you, from a little boy, your grandfather, your grandmother, your souvenirs, your uncle, your aunts that are all passed away. It’s every step that I walk, as soon as I step out of the vehicle, every step is more and more powerful step, and the energy that it brings you. You know that if you can show your respect to those people, you get a lot of respect and energy.”