Farmers: ‘Best Business Men in the Country’

The recession has affected many farmers with the rising costs of corn seed and fertilizer, yet many producers feel the industry has not been hit as hard as other industries. “A successful farmer has to be one of the best businessmen in the country,” said Jerry Davis, owner of Davis Farm Supplies. “A lot of people don’t think of farmers as businessmen, but those who do treat farming as a business are successful.” (Southeast Missourian) Read more.