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Take a walk on the wild side
Farm owners, comprising about 2% of the U.S. population, manage approximately 40% of the country’s land, according to the USDA.
This large land ownership by few individuals requires them to balance heavy responsibilities amid a busy farming season known as the 'paradise period'.
Farmers prioritize caring for their land to sustain profitability and protect life-giving resources crucial to people and wildlife, with most being committed conservationists.
The speaker urges farmers to appreciate and protect the land's beauty, necessary both for their livelihood and to pay often exorbitant property taxes.
The appreciation from families, especially on occasions like Mother's Day, reflects gratitude for the farmers' efforts shaping their children’s lives and futures.