Kurt and His Farm

Being self sufficient and having financial independence was what Kurt wanted at first. Those are what most adults wanted. From this book, we are being told not only about Kurt's journey to be a farmer but also what was going on in his mind during the journey. From a small cafe owner to a restaurateur to a full-time farmer, Kurt's story is definitely intriguing to most of us, city dwellers. In the book, we can see that Kurt's desire to own a farm has a low and high ebb. When he first had his first house, we can see that having a farm was not his original plan. Getting that four-acre land was also because he was searching for a house and it fitted his budget. Time goes on and Kurt was getting busier with his restaurant, not really being a farmer even though he bought another land next door.

From his book, he shared many difficulties he faced and the bad decisions that he made. I felt that he lacked the ability to really researched and be more prepared to face the rigorous lifestyle of a farmer. Well, spending most of your life in a city would not help him either so I would not blame him. More and more, we would see that Kurt began to see his farming life as a passion. As a result, he sold his restaurant and became a full-time farmer. After cancelling his plans to sell his original farm and buy a big ranch, he tried different propositions. From teaming up with a guy named Matt to sell vegetables, being a beehive owner and having sheep and cows. His farming life seems to have a brighter future than when he first shared his experience.

Kurt's bravery is indeed admirable. Leaving a city life to open a farm without any knowledge or experience. His plans are definitely not without risk. Then again, seemed like he does not have a family on his own. What is the worse that would happen to a single guy with a restaurant and some money to spend? Probably nothing. In the end, Kurt lived his life and chose to be farmer. I wish him the best of luck.