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NickB79

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12. We were hog farmers in the 90's

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Apr 4, 2018, 05:19 PM

Apr 2018

There were times prices dipped so low, we were losing money on every pig when you factored in feed and heating costs. Almost lost the farm then. It was hell.

I feel for all the farm families, I truly do. Being a farm kid and watching your parents cry while staring at their finances scars you for life.

My uncles are still farming. I love my family. But I also know how conservative they are, so I have a good idea how they voted. They will reap what they sowed.

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