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Living historySome of my favorite stories we write at the Journal are the ones that feature producers who are "living history." These are the people who have seen it all--flooding, drought, economic depression, war, and industrial revolution. They have had bumper crops and crop failures. They've seen corn yields double or triple. Fertilizer and biotechnology have made what was once impossible, possible. Where they used to have to make breeding decisions based only on a scale and visual appraisal, they can now add EPDs and ultrasound to their toolbox. In their minds are records of history that only too well tell the story of agriculture. They understand devoting their lives to our industry. They have done it. This week on Page 1-B, is one of those stories. Marvin Purdy has been breeding sheep for 70 years. What was once an FFA project has turned into his life's work. And what's amazing to me is that Mr. Purdy says he is still learning. Something tells me that's the key to 70 years of success. Sure it is important for us to interview and write about the latest technologies. We need to know what lies ahead and how to best meet those challenges. Being prepared for the future is not only critical, it is essential. But it is OK for us to look at a bit of history as well. For everyone can learn a lesson from a man who is still learning at age 88. Holly Martin can be reached by phone at 1-800-452-7171 ext. 1806 or e-mail at hmartin@hpj.com. 6/18/07
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