You know, the Onion keeps on getting it right to the bone. Is there not a few ounces of truth in this? Where is the alternative to the “family farm”? Small scale intensive systems. Manageable…
“Listen, I want to thank everyone for all the encouragement you’ve given us struggling farm families through the years. Everyone who attended all those Farm Aid concerts, that sure was nice of you. But really, that’s enough now. I know you want to help preserve the rural way of life, but I have to ask you all something: Have you ever lived the rural way of life? Because, let me tell you, it sucks. It’s hard, and it’s dirty, and it’s boring, so please stop trying to save our family farm.” Take a risk and read the rest…