Red Badger
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
A few other comments.
Farming is hyper-sensitive to economies of scale. While I have empathy for those who want that lifestyle (small family farm), it is no longer a viable profession. Those hanging on do so just like anyone else whose career field is in precarious decline - at great peril. I grew up on a small family farm. My dad sold out when he saw the handwriting on the wall.
I anxiously await the day when we stop herding 30 or 40 kids into a classroom for 6+ hours of "education" each day. I applaud those that have embarked on homeschooling and other alternatives to our 17th century, agrarian designed educational system. Distance leaning, outdoor engagement, small group settings, and other alternative approaches can all complement or replace student warehousing. Spending $10-15K per student is a result of our outdated approach, and it is entirely unwarranted. As just a small example, why do most textbooks even exist today?
Farming is hyper-sensitive to economies of scale. While I have empathy for those who want that lifestyle (small family farm), it is no longer a viable profession. Those hanging on do so just like anyone else whose career field is in precarious decline - at great peril. I grew up on a small family farm. My dad sold out when he saw the handwriting on the wall.
I anxiously await the day when we stop herding 30 or 40 kids into a classroom for 6+ hours of "education" each day. I applaud those that have embarked on homeschooling and other alternatives to our 17th century, agrarian designed educational system. Distance leaning, outdoor engagement, small group settings, and other alternative approaches can all complement or replace student warehousing. Spending $10-15K per student is a result of our outdated approach, and it is entirely unwarranted. As just a small example, why do most textbooks even exist today?