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I work as an ag-finance lender (specifically for yearly input expenses) Although the drought of 2012 caused some of the lowest yields in a very long time, it actually ended up being a rather profitable year for farmers because of their insurance claims. Those who didn't have insurance were screwed - but MANY of those who did made more money than if their crop wouldn't have failed. (that's a broad conclusion, but also a specific one to our personal family farm).

Was this true for you?

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How many acres are you hoping to farm on your own?

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Farmer's wife here! :o) 1) how old are you (just out of currosity) 2) Do you have livestock (we have registered blank angus - i think they're a nuisance but they are my husband's passion + help make some extra money and are damn tasty) 3) Are you red, green, or "other" 4) if you are in a relationship, how does your GF/wife feel about your profession? (I love my farmer - he's the most hardworking, honest man i know and he can fix anything - but the seasonality of his job sucks).

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My question comes from my personal experience: My husband i and went back to my childhood hometown to be married in the church i grew up in by a pastor whom i did not grow up with. It was really awkward when it came to inviting him and his wife to the extra wedding activities but we did so out of politeness. I'm glad we did, but have always wondered what his viewpoint might be - (and his poor wife who has probably been drug to a million weddings!)

Do you enjoy performing wedding ceremonies all summer/(year) long? What do you think about people who get married by you in your church who are not regular attendees (for whatever reason) and what do you do when a bride and groom you don’t know very well invite you to the rehearsal dinner and/or reception? Do you go and enjoy a good meal at a happy event where you don’t know anyone or do you decline?