The pandemic threat provides an excellent career turning point. Before the pandemic, I never imagined myself working full-time in agriculture. It embraces ambiguity. It is fulfilling, with sweat and smiles. You won’t make much money, but the health benefits will outweigh the pay.
Farmers continue to use pesticides that have been banned. With my home-grown plants, I can ensure that no harmful chemicals enter my food. Food on our dinner table is safe to eat. But, was it all worth it to have your own farm?
Building a farm, like any business, is heavily laden with failures at first. Although not all plants bloom, every mistake teaches us something. After two years, I’m still dealing with dying plants. The most common causes were diseases, droughts, and nonstop rain. Don’t just give up.
If you persevere, you will have a steady supply of safe and nutritious home-grown vegetables. My farm is producing higher yields as a result of trials and experience.
Growing food is a rewarding profession. It is flexible and sustainable. The Ukraine-Russia war conflict has now lasted 75 days as I write this on May 7, 2022. There is no end in sight. So far, global food production has decreased by more than 43%. Food prices have also risen by 200 percent. It turns out that I made the right decision.