Characteristics of a Good Farm Father

A good farm father has some unique characteristics that most of us could learn from. In honor of all those farm fathers here is my top ten list...

1. A firm faith in God his compass to true north.
2. He is a teacher of his family and children
3. He is conservative financially and stays out of debt.
4. He is handy and can fix his own equipment.
5. He is a hard worker and teaches his children life skills.
6. He values education and is a life long learner. He is a reader
7. He is progressive about his business and is on the leading edge of conservation and new techniques, while maintaining the best practices of yester year.
8. He is a leader in the agricultural community.
9. He is a giver. He gives to others and to the church.
10. He makes his wife happy and blesses her.

This list would encompass characteristics from both my father and Lisa's father.

See a conversation with my dad. for a tribute to my father.