I spent the day in Manhattan, KS listening to multiple presenters speak about the issues that they find most poignant on today's farms. Here are some interesting facts I learned:
1) 1 in 5 jobs in Kansas have a connection to agriculture.
2) Kansas is 2nd in the nation for total cropland. (#1 is Texas)
3) Farmers are going to have to find a way to produce more food between now and the year 2030 than has ever been produced in the history of the world.
4) If we as agricultural producers don't share our story, others will and it may not be the way we would like to be portrayed.
I will elaborate more on these facts after tomorrow's sessions, but after hearing fact #4, I have made the personal goal to get the message about what happens on our farm out to those who may not understand what agricultural production is all about or those who enjoy hearing a new perspective on similar activities they engage in on their farm.
And on this Valentine's Day eve, I leave you with the theme for our conference which is so fitting, women managing the farm is the "heart of agriculture." I am so glad life has led me to be a part of that. Good night!
The ins and outs of living on a Kansas farm as seen by a Stay-at-home Mom and farm wife.
