Thank a farmer today! #farmers #thankyou #growingtogive
Co-Founder / Board of Directors Chair at Growing To Give® / Host, On Air Talent, Co-Producer, Feel Good Share Good Talk Show / Board Co-Chair for Kichini Gardeners Initiative/ Crop Circle Farms® Ag Tech Expert / Author
They brave every type of weather—sun blazing like a sauna one day, frostbite-inducing winds the next. While the rest of us cancel plans over a drizzle, farmers are out there plowing, planting, and persevering. "Strong" doesn’t even begin to cover it. Their commitment is titanium-grade. And don’t let their tough-as-nails exterior fool you. Farmers have a cheerfulness that can soften even the grumpiest souls. Whether it’s staying up all night to get the harvest in or offering to lend a hand when you're knee-deep in a problem, they’re always asking, “Do you need help?” Oh, and if you’re ever in doubt about the weather? Forget the meteorologist—just ask a farmer. They’ve got a sixth sense for storms (and probably a seventh sense for when it’s time for pie). Here’s the truth: farmers grow everything you eat. Without them, you’re one grocery-store shortage away from Googling "How to grow tomatoes on my fire escape." So if you’ve got food on your table, say a little thank you to the men and women who make it happen. Farmers are the heartbeat of our nations, the ones who repair their tractors one minute and sow seeds of community the next. They keep us fed, connected, and grounded in what really matters. So the next time you see a farmer, tip your hat—or at least share this post—and let them know they’re appreciated. Here’s to farmers, the real MVPs of life! – Siobhan Shaw Growing To Give ® #agriculture #gratitude #womeninagriculture #food #MVP