Farmers are happy people.

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Agriculture is the first occupation of man who started as a gatherer of fruits till he started growing his/her own food around his settlement and not having to go in to the forest daily in search of food.

Farmers are happy people.

We live in a generation where young people think that farmers are frustrated and poor. They feel that farming is an occupation for the old and unfortunate village dwellers. But that's not the truth. Farmers are happy people who produces the food we all eat to be alive.

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My uncle and I inspecting my farm, his goat did some sad work in the farm.

Problems farmers face.

Farmers face a lot of problems ranging from Land, which is the main capital. Land is one major challenges farmers face. Without land it becomes difficult for famers to farm. And the is money , most interested persons who want to farm don't have enough money to acquire land, machines and improved seedlings. Other challenges include, pest control, and storage.

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A neighbor's goat destroyed my yam yesterday I felt sad but it's one of the challenges farmers face.

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This is okra leaf, it has been eaten up by some bugs.

Importance of keeping a little farm/garden.

Self subsistence farming is the type of farming system where farmers produce food just enough for the farmer and his/her household maybe a little to sell out.
Having enough food to feed oneself and family without having to buy from the market is one big important for keeping a little farm.
Another important fact about keeping a farm or garden allows one to eat fresh food always and not just fresh food but food with zero or less preservatives which would enhance better health.

Some food crops in my garden.

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This is okra fruit, it's a vegetable I have allowed to dry I will preserve it for next farming season.
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A young coconut tree it's a new specie I bought it newly I hope it does well
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A papaya
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A type of spinach.
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Aloe Vera plant
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scent leaves.
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Garden egg this is an amazing type of garden egg plant the leaves are very nurtrious fortified with vitamins.

When you grow your own food, you spend less and eat healthier.

Farmers are happy people. | Ecency