Take 5 With a Farmer. Nathan Vandekemp of BarrValley Cattle.
What is your least favourite task to do on the farm?
Cleaning out baby calf pens in the middle of summer haha.
What is your first farming memory?
My first memory of the farm would be my mom taking me out to the dairy barn in a stroller to listen to the milking during chores, apparently it helped me sleep haha.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10 years I see myself playing a bigger roll in the dairy operation and expanding my angus herd.
Who is the person who has had the biggest impact on your farming journey thus far?
The person that has the biggest impact on my farming journey would be definitely be my dad. Seeing how passionate he is about cattle certainly rubs off on me.
What is one misconception that you hope to change in the industry?
The biggest misconception about farming is it isn’t a easy life style.
What advice would you give to anyone looking to get into the agriculture industry?
Don’t be afraid to try new things and always keep your eye on your end goal.
Can you tell us a memorable farm story that made you chuckle?
The most memorable moment from this past year was coming home from a date and looking out the window and seeing my bull running down the road haha.
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