I’ve never thought of running my own farm, but Growing a Farmer makes me think about
raising my own food. As I read through the book, I could tell several life
lessons from Kurt Timmermeister’s journey.
1. Live your dreams.
Kurt describes the beginning of his journey
from a city dweller to a small farm owner as, “I bought this land, moved here
and transformed it because no one said that I couldn’t” (Timmermeister 24).
2. Be extraordinary.
According to Kurt, farmers’ market and New
York Stock Exchange share a common goal: make the most money. In achieving this
goal, Kurt uses an example of selling “beautiful, unusual tomatoes” weeks
earlier than other farmers instead of selling regular green beans (Timmermeister 46).
3. Read, read, and read.
In chapter 3, Kurt proves that reading
helps him to discover more about farming, especially beekeeping.
4. Be curious.
Kurt says, “Bees draw you in with their
simplicity and their complexity, the mystery behind how their world operates” (Timmermeister 61). Curiosity leads this restaurant owner to produce his own honey.
I believe these life lessons can be applied not only in farming, but also in other contexts. I look forward to dig deeper to see what Kurt has to offer.
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