Healthy soil and sustainable growing

[Diane Kann <dianek59@gmail.com>]

I agree with you.  I went to Cornell for Animal Science but really more of my knowledge comes from more experienced people and experience.  I strongly believe in the "learn by doing" philosophy that 4H used to embrace (and still does in some areas but fewer each year).  One of our sons is attending college (chemistry/biology major--hoping for an 8 yr degree to enter research) but the other 2 that have graduated our homeschool lifestyle have chosen to stay on the farm and continue learning while working (family apprenticeship, I suppose).  I'm hopeful that the remaining 6 children will also develop skills and continue learning, rather than just assuming the college route (unless their profession requires it, of course, as our one son has found).

-- 
Diane K
very THANKFUL homeschool Mom to 9 blessings in
Christmas, FL
http://hocfarms.com

On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 5:50 PM, Ken Hargesheimer <minifarms2@yahoo.com> wrote:

I grew up on a farm, have a BS from TTU in animal husbandry and substitute teach in a high school.

 

I have mentioned to many kids about my doubts about college, especially if they are going to farm or ranch.  Vo-Ag is showing animals and easy grades so 125 out of 700 students take ag. As an exFFAer, I am ashamed of FFA.

 

The ag universities teachs ag and you need a BS in chemistry, first.

 

Since 2000 education has gone to the basement or septic tank.

 

Ken

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