I had a dream that all of the farmers in Oregon took the year off from farming. They were tired of the politicians, city folk and environmentalists telling them how to farm.
They didn’t need to buy new farm equipment or pay to have used machinery repaired, thus affecting farm machinery businesses and repair shops.
They didn’t need to buy seed, fertilizer, lime and sprays for their fields. They didn’t have to buy fuel for all that farm machinery, affecting trucks and railroads.
Of course, with no income they couldn’t buy new cars and trucks. The family didn’t shop for anything but necessities, affecting vehicle dealerships and local shops.
They didn’t have to hire any extra help for the harvest. Do you realize how many young people are hired for summer harvest, not to mention year-round farm crews?
The crews that baled and hauled straw to the ports in Portland had no work. No straw was shipped to Japan, affecting trucks, railroads and ships. No crops meant no local foods. (You do realize chickens and eggs are grown on farms. Milk, fruits, veggies and meats come from a farm.) All food had to be shipped from out of state.
With no income the farmers could not pay any taxes. No money for the politicians to spend. Horrors!
The good news was: No dust in the air or machinery on the road.
Arlene Jelen, Shedd (Dec. 23)
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