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Women in Ag

Melissa Sandfort

20150507_114945As Mother’s Day approaches, I wanted to give a “shout out” to all the women in ag who have touched my life over the years, who continue to influence my life and the lives of my children, and the women who share their ag stories daily with friends, neighbors and strangers – all in an effort to provide a future for their families.

I’ve worked in the ag industry since 2001 and as my kids would say, “Mom, you’re old.” That may be the truth, but I tell them, “I may have to color my hair, but I’ve spent 14 years working for the greatest people on Earth.” And I’m proud of that.

Farm moms take care of the house, the children, their marriages, the animals and the land. Even if they work away from the farm, they help with bookwork, shuffle vehicles to and from the field, serve and eat the same food their family produces, and support their family’s decision to stay in ag.

I made mention that this Mother’s Day, all I wanted was something from the kids. These beautifully hand-decorated flower pots from the children (with artful pictures of tractors, combines and flowers nonetheless!), go to show that there’s no better place to raise a family than on the farm. So thank you to the moms (and dads) out there who continue to make my work and my passion possible. Happy Mother’s Day!

Until we walk again …

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