Changes

At our farm we are currently working on building a new calving barn; a project that has completely changed the look of our farm yard. The barn that used to be there is long gone and as more and more gravel trucks come and go it changes even more. In a few weeks the construction of the new building will be complete and it will become a permanent part of our operation.

Tearing down an old farm building doesn't seem very significant, but in reality it is. While that old barn was still usable it wasn't as functional as the new barn will be. This concept is something those directly involved with agriculture understand very well.

Those dedicated to the expansion of agriculture understand the importance of taking the "old" and making it better, more functional. Whether it is the business, science or production side of agriculture, the changes they make completely change the look of the agricultural industry. And these changes also help farmers, ranchers, scientists and business people do their jobs better. The tractors, seed, chemical, antibiotics and software we use today will be completely different five years down the road. The reason: those involved with agriculture today are working to make changes that will make these products more functional in the future.

I am excited to see how are farm looks after the construction is complete. And while the construction won't take years, its impact on our operation will last for a long time. The technology we will use five years from now is being developed right now. Our job is to be patient as we wait for the seed, chemical, software and antibiotics that will change the way we view agriculture.