Community is Important in Farming
Apr 17, 2024
2 min read
Practicing Active Listening
"Active listening" means hearing what people say and not listening to answer questions. When talking to farmers, suppliers, and food companies, it means hearing what is said and asking questions about what is not.
So, he rented a small tractor in town to mow the high grass and clear an area around the house and barn. How hard could that be? The first thing he did was get the tractor stuck on a cattle guard.
I asked what he did. He said with a big smile and laugh, I called AAA. Who brought a truck to lift the tractor back into the yard. I was surprised he called AAA and said you know, I would have never thought to contact them. Then I asked what wasn't said: why not go next door to your new neighbor to be pulled out?
He paused momentarily and said I don't know anyone around here. I am originally from New York City, and we don't usually ask for favors from people we don't know. Again, he laughs and says that makes me a city farmer who dreams of owning land and watching something grow. Of course, I had to ask if he meant like Green Acres. We both laughed.
A farming community paying it back or forward, sharing a laugh, lessons and a smile to our neighbors.
Farming Community
It reminds me how important community is in farming and sharing a wave and smile to our neighbors.
AgriTech
Speaking of community, I look forward to seeing so many at World AgriTech next week in San Fran.
Aaron Magenheim
Tal Maor. Lighthouse.ag
Farming Life
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