Dave wrote:
On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:32:57 -0500, katy
said:


a lifestyle that is part of
our history


The notion has a certain romantic appeal, but the lifestyle passed 30 or 40
years ago. The family farm is today a creature of Madison Avenue used almost
entirely in defense of large agribusinesses.

Michigan is still small farm based...as are several other states...