Liz,
Looks like we agree about more
than we disagree. Although I agree with you somewhat about what makes us
small guys go, I really have a hard time with capitalism, because it needs
growth in order to work. Since we are against the wall already on using up
the earth, I can't condone any more of it using up of it.
Still, I am in that system, and
have not decided to live outside of it yet, so here I am. I'm working on
getting change toward something else, though....may take a few years
:^)
jill
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Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2001 11:31
AM
Subject: Re: markets was Re: Making a
living
>Liz, I am excited for you for your lead
on a farm! Keep us posted!
I will!
Jill wrote >I
disagree with you greatly about agribusiness....
I never mentioned
agribusiness. (I've worked with them, but you don't want me to get
started on that ; )) !!
I'm not debating or advocating any specific
business, corporation, practice, occupation, financial situation or
political viewpoint. To make our way of life a way to live, we must
conduct our market farms/gardens, ever how small, as a business. We
can best do this by utilizing healthy, successful, stable models of
business. I'm a farmer, but I can't ignore the fact that I'm also a
businessperson. I want my farm (wherever it will be) to
be profitable, and my way of life financially viable.
>I also
have to disagree about wealthy people. It is rare that
someone becomes wealthy if they share their profits with those who have put
the sweat, and those who have suffered the costs of their
venture. I hope no one gets that
"lucky" ever again.
We all know of examples of people who put in the
sweat, became wealthy, and shared it. It may not be true of alot of
wealthy people, but I hate to generalize. Unfortunately, "wealth" has
become politically incorrect these days, and smells of sour grapes, which I
don't understand.
In our particular profession, it is the capitalist
spirit that keeps us farming, even after years of losses & set
backs. I don't want my millionaire neighbor to stop earning his money
simply because I chose a profession that rarely creates millionaires.
His wealth is in the bank. Mine is in the soil. He likes his 5000 Sq ft
house. I prefer my pop-up camper and log cabin.
I agree with you,
Jill. I don't like to see the wealth earned on the backs of others,
or at the risk of our environment, but this is still America. Every day
immigrants arrive here, salivating at the chance to make their dreams come
true--something I fear we're losing as native Americans.
These immigrants don't expect anything--all they want is a chance.
All they have is their dreams. Can we expect less of ourselves?
I will not allow myself to be sucked into the prevalent thought of the
masses that I am owed anything. I will reach my dreams...it may not
be "because of", but "in spite of", and that's ok.....I'll relish the
results just the same.
Liz--possible future red clay farmer if this
lead follows through. Winston Salem
NC
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