By: E.M Tiffany
I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born
not of words but of deeds- achievements won by the
present and past generations of agriculturist; in the
promise of better days through better ways, even as the
better things we now enjoy have come to us from the
struggles of former years.
I believe that to live and work on a good farm, or to
be engaged in other agricultural pursuits, is pleasant as
well as challenging; for I know the joys and discomforts
of agricultural life and hold an inborn fondness for
those associations which, even in hours of discouragement,
I cannot deny.
I believe in leadership from ourselves and respect
form others. I believe in my own ability to work efficiently
and think clearly, with such knowledge and skill as
I can secure, and in the ability of progressive agriculturists
to serve our own and the public interest in producing
and marketing the product of our toil.
I believe in less dependence on begging and more
power in bargaining: in the life abundant and enough
honest wealth to help make it so- for others as well as
myself;in less need for charity and more of it when
needed; in being happy myself and plying square with
those whose happiness depends upon me.
I believe that American agriculture can and will hold
true to the best traditions of our national life and that I
can exert an influence in my home and community
which will stand solid for my part in that inspiring task.
