>> I wouldn't claim there was nothing in it for farmers. Of course there is, and
>> if they own enough land they may be able to pay people to do all
>> the gruelling stuff. But only if they can find trustworthy ones, geddit? No way is
>> it simple bucolic joy and milkmaids in haystacks for amusement.
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My uncle farmed 1500 acres with one trusty foreman and a labourer. He worked in exactly the conditions you describe, but seemed to make a lot of money from it.
I read the foremen's obituary recently, finding it quite by accident. He appeared to have enjoyed his life, and was proud to have spent almost his entire life working for one employer.
I don't suppose there are many like him no though.
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