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My state is all about farming. Iowa is the most farm state culture there is. 67% of the entire state is covered in corn or soybeans. #1 corn producer in the U.S. #2 in Soybeans. #1 in Eggs. #1 in pork production. When you add both dairy and beef cattle together #4 in cattle. The only state that makes more money than us via agriculture is California due to size and much more diversity in what they grow. We dwarf all other states otherwise.

When you add everything together like 90% of the state is dedicated to agriculture. Its big money and a lot of people do it. You wont find a family that doesnt farm or have a relative who does or at least a friend or coworker. Its tied to everybody and it has been for generations. However you are right that you want to be on the owner side of it. Completely different scenario.

But there are still tons of other guys who work farms that arent their own. Usually younger people though. But if you are going to do the work its much better to be working for yourself. No doubt. But legitimately every kid from my generation grew up detasseling and it was hard as hell but crazy good money for a 13 or 14 year old in the 80s.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detasseling