Poem about a farming farming history

Updated August 17 2018 - 9:03am, first published August 16 2018 - 6:30am
The Richardsons: Max, Rodney, Brad and baby Byron.
The Richardsons: Max, Rodney, Brad and baby Byron.

Brad Richardson from Gresford wrote his thoughts on life on the land in a poem. It was meant for the eyes of family and friends on his Facebook page, but he was soon inundated with comments of praise. After some persuasion, Brad agreed to share his heartfelt poem with Chronicle readers.

 As farmers we often struggle to find the words to explain why it is we do what we do. Why it's so hard to walk away and why it's so devastating when we have to sell our land and animals. This is my story. I hope you enjoy:

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