That’s Farming’s version of why you should date a farmer…
- They help to bring new life into the world in the form of calves, lambs and piglets;
- They are not afraid of hard work;
- They are reliable – “If you want something done, ask a busy person,” Benjamin Franklin once said;
- They are their own boss;
- They are trustworthy – They keep their word;
- They have a farmer’s tan that no bottle or sunbed compares to;
- They are passionate and have an unrivalled interest in their livestock;
- No place beats a farm for raising a family;
- Variety: You will not run out of date ideas – tractor rides, agricultural shows or mart sales,
- Things will never become repetitive or monotonous – farming never fails to spring surprises;
- Talented: An unofficial meteorologist, DIY expert, scientist, food provider, agronomist and animal behaviourist all in one;
- You can grow and develop a business together;
- You can learn to do things that you never imagined – such as mastering tractor driving;
- They produce their own food – such as veg and home-produced beef or lamb;
- They are not afraid of hardships or lows.
Dating a farmer
We previously published an article with information from the UFU on what you should know when dating a farmer:
- Standing in the gap when moving livestock and not falling out with the in-laws;
- Going on a ‘break’ over the harvest/silage period is essential;
- Date night consists of viewing Rare Breed, Farm FLiX, the weather forecast or CCTV footage of the maternity ward;
- Meals in the local livestock market or in the cab of the tractor;
- A unique smelling ‘perfume’;
- They are never on time – especially when it’s lambing/calving time or the slurry ban is lifted;
- Understand all the farmer lingo and acronyms;
- Under every field ‘name’ and back road – “The top field down the side road at Jimmy’s”
- Learn the codes: “The one with the….” Or “the biggest one…”
- Being telepathic is handy;
- Become an expert in keeping farm records.
Article on what people do not tell you about dating a farmer.
