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Judging from the number of people who sent us thoughts about living on a farm, we can say that the family farm has a lot to do with forming the North Carolina character. And in many places across the state, the family farm is alive and well and growing the same character. Even those of you who admitted to endless hard work and scarce luxuries agreed that living on a farm builds strong wills, strong backs and a true understanding of nature. It’s fun, too. Seven of us kids grew up in farm country, and I remember the good times that came after feeding the animals, weeding the gardens, cleaning the barn, mowing, raking, and picking the corn, squash, cherries and strawberries. – Michael E.C. Gery |
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