Growing with a parent that is a farmer can be quite the experience. My father owns a freezer beef operation and farms his own land. When you live in a small town, it is easy to forget that a lot of the things that happen to you are actually pretty strange to the outside world. From chasing loose cattle, to picking them up from the field for the umpteenth time, life as a farmer's kid is never dull.

1. You don't see your parent during harvest

Your parent never goes on business trips, but when September rolls around you stop seeing your dad for a couple of weeks.

2. You are constantly uprooted from what ever you are doing to go help them

I can't tell you how many times my dad has called me to do some random errand or task that he needs help with. I have done everything from pull seed samples to cover. My brother has even skipped school to help my dad finish up some work.

3. You don't have trouble finding a summer job

No need applying at some fast food chain, there is plenty of work to be done around the farm. lus, your dad pays better anyways.

4. There is always something to be done

There is never a free Saturday. There is always something that can be done.

5. This is how you spent your falls as a kid

This was the coolest thing to do as a kid.

6. You are not afraid of a little mud or manure

You can't be. But everything comes out in the wash, so it's no big deal.

7. You learned how to drive a tractor before you learned how to drive a car

8.These were your jungle gym

9. You might have participated in one of these

Summer = show season

10. You probably have one of these in your closet

National blue and corn gold. Proud to be an FFA member.

11. You know where your food comes from and are proud to be a part of production agriculture