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Farm life can be ‘a piece of heaven’ BY JACKIE MILLER EASTERN IOWA FARMER The orange sun setting in the west, the rolling hills overlooking the miles of beautiful scenery, the white Charolais cows grazing the pasture with their calves, the smell of fresh cut hay filling the air, my hair catching the breeze from the soft wind created by the movement of the Ranger, and Travis Tritt’s song “It’s a Great Day to Be Alive” playing in the background. As I absorb this scene, my Dad, who is seated next to me, drives while looking over his herd. He says, “This is our own piece of heaven, Jackie.” I simply respond with, “Yeah dad, I know.” If you were to ask me why I was proud of where I came from, the words would naturally roll off the tip of my tongue with passion, and I would support my answer with the scene described as “our own piece of heaven.” Being an active student and leader in the community has presented me with opportunities to see diverse individual backgrounds. I’ve learned that many people my age do not have the opportunities I have on a daily basis to experience a rural scene like this, develop a connection with the land, or have an appreciation for the simple things in life. If our family’s diversified grain and livestock farm has taught my two older sisters and me anything, it has been to identify our roots and stick to them. This includes knowing what a good work ethic is, having goals and motivations, striving to do better each day, and finding joy in simplicity. My roots have been toiled, tempted and tested, but what I have learned is there is no better time or place for this to happen besides right here in Eastern Iowa. I am cared for, protected, and surrounded with an incredible community that pushes me to dig deeper, find my passion, and seek my niche. Today, I have found my passion for sharing the stories of local agriculturalists, promoting agriculture education, and advocating for what is right. When I live in a beautiful community like Eastern Iowa, sharing stories about some of our most authentic and rational agriculturalists becomes effortless, my desire to learn more about the industry develops, and my appreciation for Eastern Iowa continues to grow. Thanks Mom and Dad for raising me on “a piece of heaven.” n Columnist Jackie Miller grew up on a diversified grain and livestock farm in Jackson County. One of the valuable lessons she says she’s learned is finding joy in the simple things around her. Some of those things on the family homestead include wild flowers, spending time with her dad, Brian, and a grazing calf. EASTERN IOWA FARMER PHOTOS / JACKIE MILLER 82 EASTERN IOWA FARMER | FALL 2022 eifarmer.com
Pictured: Joel Lasack, Jan Kahler, Brian Nabb, Laura Farrell, Leo McGarry Locally Grown. Rooted in Excellence. www.maquoketasb.bank 3 North Elliot Preston, Iowa 563-689-3535 203 North Main Maquoketa, Iowa 563-652-2491 112 McKinsey Dr Maquoketa, Iowa 563-652-2491 16 West Benton St Andrew, Iowa 563-672-3575
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