Hoard’s Dairyman – No Questions Asked

This is my latest post for the Hoard’s Dairyman Blog – HD Notebook

As dairy farmers with herds entrusted to our care, I think we all felt the same sense of dread at the news of the wildfires. The pit in the bottom of your stomach, the catch in the back of your throat, the thought that you never want to face that same nightmare.

This week brought a warmth to my heart as story after story was reported of the relief the agricultural community was sending to the affected areas. Trucks loads of hay from every direction and corner of the United Sates. Trailers filled to the brim with milk replacer and fencing supplies. Everyone coming together to help in the ways that they could, both near and far.

As these stories were shared and donations kept rolling in, it was interesting to read the comments on these actions. Outsiders questioned why farmers and ranchers from the across the country would pitch in for those they don’t know. And I had to stop and reflect on these thoughts myself.

It’s just what we do, no questions asked. There’s no thought to what we will get in return. No need for recognition or even a minute of spotlight. It is just a part of being a member of the agricultural community. I hadn’t realized before actually thinking about it how unique that is.

Whether it is locally or across the country. Wildfire, barn fire, farming accident or mother natures wrath, when the call comes for help the agriculture community answers. Because we all know how easily next time it could be us making the same call.

No questions asked, it’s almost a code engrained in our very being…..{Read the rest of No Questions Asked here}