CLEAN : Passion and struggle for small dairy farmers in the US

The video discusses the intricacies of dairy farming, highlighting the processes involved and the challenges faced by farmers. It reflects on the decline of dairy farms over the years, financial struggles, and the impact of economic factors like trade wars and recessions. The speaker shares personal insights and future plans, emphasizing the importance of agriculture despite the hardships. The narrative underscores the dedication to feeding people and the personal satisfaction derived from farming, even when more lucrative opportunities exist.

What is a crucial aspect of maintaining a dairy farm according to the speaker?

• Employing a large workforce

• Having a large number of cows

• Using organic feed

• Ensuring all equipment is sanitary

How many dairy farms were there in the speaker's town in 1987?

• 3

• 10

• 27

• 50

What was the speaker's New Year's resolution regarding their farming business?

• To expand the farm

• To consider quitting if things don't improve

• To hire more workers

• To switch to organic farming

What work-life balance goal did the speaker set for themselves?

• To retire by age 70

• To work 70 hours a week by age 70

• To work 60 hours a week by age 60

• To work 40 hours a week by age 60

What has been the recent trend in economic cycles affecting dairy farming?

• More good years than bad

• Equal number of good and bad years

• More bad years than good

• Consistent growth every year

What external factor has significantly impacted the dairy farming industry?

• Local market competition

• Export market fluctuations

• Weather conditions

• Government regulations

Why does the speaker continue to work in agriculture despite financial challenges?

• To become wealthy

• To work less hard

• To feed people and find personal satisfaction

• To travel the world