25 Like Us on Facebook: BetterFarmingON Better Farming | January 2024 “Thanks to his patience and my never-ending questions, he has provided me with a wealth of knowledge, and I continue to learn every day.” Learning about agriculture takes time and is easiest when fully immersed, which is the approach Jessica has taken since joining the dairy farm. “It’s a big challenge but I’m so glad I did it. The first little bit was a lot of learning, but it’s been a lot of fun.” Having joined agriculture somewhat later in life, Jessica has clear perspective on what it’s like to learn about the farming lifestyle. She also has insight into what the non-farming community might be missing out on. Jessica uses her Instagram account (@martin_jess_) to share the day-today activity on their farm, cultivating relationships between consumers and where their food comes from. She has shared facts about compost pack management, cow and calf care, harvest, and how milk is shipped. These social media posts are a daily look at the passion Jessica has for the industry and her family’s life on the farm. What is your favourite thing about being a farmer? Farming is a job but mostly it’s a lifestyle. It’s a family affair. Being able to work alongside my husband and kids every day is a bless- The Martin family milks around 115 cows. Jessica Martin photo UP CLOSE
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