ive been working a job for 35 yrs , I make good money for my area and for the most part enjoy it. I Did not persue my dream of farming in the 80's because of all the negative advise from my family (farmers) and the struggles I saw working on the farms as a child. I continued to work nights and weekends for family until 15 yrs ago when I bought a portion of my grandfathers place. from there I have invested (cash) into equipment and  livestock . I purchased an ajoining property last summer and have picked up 2 more rental properties this fall. I don't know where I would have been if  I had done it different but I can assure you I am still fortunate and blessed with how it has all worked out. I plan to expand a little more this year but I am limited because there are just not enough days in the week or hrs in the day to do much more than I do now without help. SOme call it a hobby but When you invest 40+ hours a week in it after 60hrs on the other job I invite anyone that thinks its a hobby to give me one week and take every step I do. I personally believe the small farmer has to be more efficient because inputs can not be spread out over more head to lessen the cost. I also only use the profit to expand and grow.  This may change as Im looking at a couple options thru my lender. The article expresses sacrifice and to me it means a lot because of how I have sacrificed my time and body over the years I have a nice place and a lifestyle most are envious of even tho its not extravagant.