Farmers: Do you feel disconnected from the original purpose that brought you into this work?

For those who got into farming to feed their communities, steward the land, or build a better food system—how closely does your current day-to-day reflect that? I guess I’m talking about the disconnect between the ideals that brought you into the field and the realities of the labor, logistics, and economic pressures.

Has the work changed for you over time? Do you feel close to your values, or has it started to feel more like running a business than a mission? Curious to hear how different folks are thinking about this, especially as burnout and disillusionment seem to be pretty widespread across food industries right now.