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Karen Walsh: Guard yourself legally from danger

Why do farmers farm, given the economic adversities and difficulties? The answer is, love. Farmers farm for the love of farming, says Karen Walsh.

Karen Walsh: Guard yourself legally from danger

Thu, 05 Feb, 2015 - 00:00

Karen Walsh

Farmers farm because they love working outdoors in the presence of nature and animals.

Farmers farm because they love our beautiful countryside.

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