I feel genuinely sad that most farmers are relatively too old to do the job.
It is a cultural problem. It would take too long to discuss all the details.
I sit with these men farmers who are 60+ years old sometimes and I really feel bad. All sorts of health issues, their countless challenges.. And many of them are so considerate and sweet towards me even when I am a stranger. They try to be engaging and helpful.
They won't stop working. It is all they have known. It is who they are, and their kids won't step in because too much of hassle to keep up with the needs of the lands.
Some of them work at night in the middle of nowhere. It is not safe.
Ahh, rant over. I should sleep soon.
I sit with these men farmers who are 60+ years old sometimes and I really feel bad. All sorts of health issues, their countless challenges.. And many of them are so considerate and sweet towards me even when I am a stranger. They try to be engaging and helpful.
They won't stop working. It is all they have known. It is who they are, and their kids won't step in because too much of hassle to keep up with the needs of the lands.
Some of them work at night in the middle of nowhere. It is not safe.
Ahh, rant over. I should sleep soon.
