graze-l May 2005: [SPAM] - Re: [Graze-l] [SPAM] - International competition and next generation -
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Dave, Very 'provocative' note! But, #1, Amity Farm is considered a
profitable, first-generation farm, and hence, the attraction. Plus, Jerseys
are unique to this area, and generate a continuing series of questions, even
from the kids---'What's your SECRET?' We have one very happy 17 yrold
working here right now that 'loves' the cows, and does an excellent job with
machinery, but will go to 'college' next Fall, to insure a financially
succesful life-style. Dave, what's our solution? Dick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Forgey" <forgraze@carrollnet.org>
To: <graze-l@witt.ac.nz>
Sent: Thursday, May 05, 2005 9:36 AM
Subject: [Graze-l] [SPAM] - International competition and next generation -
Found word(s) farm in the Text body
> Dick,
> Because of our soft dollar Germany and Austria are of little issue. They
> only send products which demand a high price, which we either can't or
> don't make here. Moldova I assume is much like Ukraine where I spent
> some time and they are a developing country who will use much of their
> own product as their economy improves.
> However you statement was-------US farmers are too stupid to organize
> and block the tons of milk powder arriving here daily from NZ, which
> destroys our price. Dick------
> That's where our current soft dollar is helping and which desperately
> hurt agriculture during the 1990's.
> With the CWT program every time cheese drops below a set price on the
> CBT we kick in some dollars to export cheese. It's all dairy farmers
> dollars. And assuming all the rules are followed US processors can't
> re-import that cheese so a US shortage follows with an increase in
> cheese price on the CBT that our US processors must pay.
> Your other statement was------Again, ton's of kids visit this farm on
> various grazing and Extension programs, and while they're excited about
> the farm and our Jerseys, they all feel that they need a more profitable
> career. Next step? Dick----
> Profitable compared to what? What did you tell these kid that dampened
> their spirits to be dairy farmers? When they visit my farm I tell them
> it is a great way to live and raise a family. We have all the comforts
> that our city cousins have, and while we may work a little longer each
> day we can always plan for any special event we want to attend and no
> boss tells us we can't have the time off. We have the chance to teach
> our children, grandchildren & even neighbor kids the benefits of sound
> work ethics. And if we're saying the right things were teaching the love
> of nature and our God given opportunities to be free to do what we love.
>
> The statement I made which you didn't comment on was----Dick, Actually
> it's the fault of guys like me, you and FW as well as Dave G. if we
> don't get the next generation involved in dairy farming.-----
> We're the generation nearing retirement and what have we done to keep
> the opportunity for that profitable lifestyle available for the next
> generation?
> When people like Brad Cowan and Bernie VanDalfsen talk about the
> profitability of grass based dairy farming I know there is potential
> here in the US for the next generation to be competitive with the world.
> Dave Forgey
>
>
> Stay Competitive? Dave, my one trip abroad showed me dairy farms in 3
> different countries, none of which even vaguely resembled the quality
> and production of USA farms. But Dave, they were all financially
> 'content', as the Gov's of Germany, Austria and Moldova appreciated both
> the value of their food for home, and the additional income from exports
> to the USA, when necessary. The 'necessity' was defined by the financial
> greed of our 'processors'. Dick
>
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