http://blog.evesun.com/2007/09/27/something-to-believe-in/ Reporters' Blog for the Evening Sun Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:27:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 http://blog.evesun.com/2007/09/27/something-to-believe-in/#comment-18859 Kristie Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:38:39 +0000 http://blog.evesun.com/2007/09/27/something-to-believe-in/#comment-18859 I have met Mr. Dibble in South New Berlin for the Co-op meeting I attended with my Grandfather, who is also a small dairy farmer in Greene. An old time farmer is one of a kind anymore and watching my grandfather bounce across the field on the old broken down tractor mowing hay on a hot summer day still brings tears to my eyes. Dairy farmers are rare breed being able to do a variety of things. They may not make lots of money and may get dirty looks because of their smell or the hay seed that falls out of thier wallet at the Wal-Mart check out line but they are the greatest men who walk this earth. I see the signs of Norwich Support Staff not having a good contract and listen to people talk in the stores about not making enough money and want more days off. I really wish these people would just shut-up. Farmers do not get a contract of a steady wage. Most of them have no health insurance, however, most are able to get medicare because the younger generation just doesn't have what it takes to farm it or can't stay in business because of the low prices of milk, 90% of the time. Farmers don't have an 8 hour workday and a 5 day work week with paid time off vacation days or even holidays. Whether it is Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sunday or even a State of an Emergency 3" ice storm with power outages these farmers are out there doing it all and mind you in all weather conditions everyday of the year and almost around the clock. Farmers are vets, electricians, mechanics, plumbers, and occasionally they are the quickest tow for that unlucky driver that found the ditch. Ken Dibble is a strong man who stands up fpr what he believes and even though is may seem hopeless at times he still doesn't give up and that I believe is just the love of a farmer. My grangfather has always been my hero and even though I watch many take advantage of him, including family, he will always be my hero. I have met Mr. Dibble in South New Berlin for the Co-op meeting I attended with my Grandfather, who is also a small dairy farmer in Greene. An old time farmer is one of a kind anymore and watching my grandfather bounce across the field on the old broken down tractor mowing hay on a hot summer day still brings tears to my eyes. Dairy farmers are rare breed being able to do a variety of things. They may not make lots of money and may get dirty looks because of their smell or the hay seed that falls out of thier wallet at the Wal-Mart check out line but they are the greatest men who walk this earth. I see the signs of Norwich Support Staff not having a good contract and listen to people talk in the stores about not making enough money and want more days off. I really wish these people would just shut-up. Farmers do not get a contract of a steady wage. Most of them have no health insurance, however, most are able to get medicare because the younger generation just doesn’t have what it takes to farm it or can’t stay in business because of the low prices of milk, 90% of the time. Farmers don’t have an 8 hour workday and a 5 day work week with paid time off vacation days or even holidays. Whether it is Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sunday or even a State of an Emergency 3″ ice storm with power outages these farmers are out there doing it all and mind you in all weather conditions everyday of the year and almost around the clock. Farmers are vets, electricians, mechanics, plumbers, and occasionally they are the quickest tow for that unlucky driver that found the ditch. Ken Dibble is a strong man who stands up fpr what he believes and even though is may seem hopeless at times he still doesn’t give up and that I believe is just the love of a farmer. My grangfather has always been my hero and even though I watch many take advantage of him, including family, he will always be my hero.

]]> http://blog.evesun.com/2007/09/27/something-to-believe-in/#comment-18781 Wendi Stone Tue, 02 Oct 2007 11:55:25 +0000 http://blog.evesun.com/2007/09/27/something-to-believe-in/#comment-18781 You have to stand for something or you will fall for anything ! Way to go Ken ! You have to stand for something or you will fall for anything ! Way to go Ken !

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