I think we are all feeling crushed. It’s hard, really hard, to stay positive these days. I ask you to do two things:
- Remember your why. Why do you farm? We don’t do what we do for the money; farming is more than that. For many, it’s a way of life. It’s a legacy that has been passed on for generations. Feeding the world isn’t easy, but it is gosh darn important. Farming is something we fight for each and every day so that our children and grandchildren can have the opportunity to live a similar lifestyle. I ask you to remember your why.
- Know that rough patches are something we must go through to achieve greater things. Someone once shared a metaphor with me about making wine. In order to make sweet, delicious wine, grapes must be crushed. Many may perceive the crushing process to be the end for the grapes, but it is actually a place of transformation. Through crushing, grapes are able to become the best version of themselves.
Guys, we are going through a crushing phase. Life freaking sucks right now, and it is scary, but we are going to come out of this stronger and better. It seems crazy to think something good can happen from having our world fall apart, but it’s part of life. We cannot control or dwell on this crushing phase. Do your best to embrace this setback and remain optimistic. Hang in there, dairy friends. Good things are coming our way. 
PHOTO: Photo by Mike Dixon.
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Annaliese Wegner
- Dairy Producer
- Ettrick, Wisconsin
- Email Annaliese Wegner
