farmer

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“I’m not a farmer today, but I thought I would be. … I believe in the future of agriculture with a faith born not of words, but of deeds,” Porter said, repeating FFA’s creed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"We’ve kept the animals inside since September 9," said Giorgos Xenitidis, a 59-year-old livestock farmer in the outskirts of Thessaloniki.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

One farmer, who asked not to be named, showed the BBC his latest haul and said: "The most I've collected in one day is 48."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Scott Metzger, president of the American Soybean Association and also an Ohio farmer, said: “U.S. soybean farmers needed a win to boost domestic markets this year.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

A farmer walks in and doesn’t even realize it until his muddy boot treads on a bouquet of jasmine made of pearls and he says, “Oh.”

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri