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According to Manwaring, income from agriculture rose 7.6 per cent last year while production costs climbed 13 per cent. “So we’re still in a squeeze.” he said, adding that farmers have at the same time improved their efficiency to the point where eaeh farmer produces enough food and fiber for 65 people.
"If things are so bad, why’d I get into farming in the first place?” Manwaring asked. “I guess I’m just stupid," he joked. "In addition to being stupid. I like it. It’s like the fellow who drinks a little too much or eats too much candy. I like it.
"So why don't I get out? I have the bear by the tail—I hale to hang on but I’m scared to let go,” Manvyaring^ smiled, sending a ripple oi chuckles through the farmers in the audience as they sat nodding their heads in
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