I just wanted to do something different to clear the mind of my busy work, learn something new outside of IT and actually appreciate an otherwise quite underappreciated craft.
So. I just want to a few farmers near my current job and asked if I could help out on their farm. Learning to work with my hands, you know?
A few were surprised that someone from the city came over with interest as it’s rather common place here that city people do not care the slightest about the profession of a farmer. Food comes from the factory, right?
Eventually, one was very enthusiastic and even invited me to come join into the milking process to have a look. He explained a few things, we had talks about how a lot of things are often told in a skewed manner by animal activists, the government and the general census (Of course, not everyone things badly about it, but it’s generally attracting more negative vibes that deserved).
After that first time I went home and had thoughts and yes, I wanted to help out there. I started in January 2022.
Now? Well. I am in contact with twelve different farmers and the hobby grown out of hand a bit.