Dad’s Dream, Our Detour
My dad thought he’d hit the jackpot having three sons—he figured at least one of us would carry on the family legacy. But after high school, none of us wanted anything to do with it. We were set on carving out our own paths, far from tractors and muddy boots.
At 18, I left and swore I was never coming back. I went to university, earned a business degree, and landed a job in sales. I was chasing a different kind of success.
Climbing the Corporate Ladder
I went to university, earned a business degree, and landed a sales job with a Fortune 500 company. I thrived in that world. I made it into the top 10% of sales nationwide. I loved that my effort directly impacted my paycheck, and that I only had to look out for my own performance—not a team, not a crew, just me.
But over time, the money chase got old. I started to feel like just another number, and that bothered me.
Leaving corporate for farming
The money was good, the lifestyle was fast-paced, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was just another number on a spreadsheet. I started thinking more and more about the farm—not just the land, but the feeling that came after a long day of real, honest work.
A Leap of Faith
At 28, I made the hardest decision of my life. I turned down two solid sales offers and told myself I’d give the farm one more shot—just for a year. I didn’t want to look back someday and wonder “what if.” I needed to know for myself.
It didn’t take long to realize farming was in my DNA. That sense of purpose I found in the fields? You can’t put a price on it. It’s been three years now, and I’ve never looked back. What started as a trial turned into my passion and a lifelong commitment.
Why I’m Sharing This
I’ve got big goals for the farm, and for agriculture in general. But one of the biggest is this: inspiring the next generation. There’s so much opportunity in this industry—not just in growing crops, but in innovating, building, and creating something real.
Because no matter what changes, one thing will always be true:
The world will always need farmers.
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