Pathetic and embarrassing that people in positions with influence over youth so negatively regard jobs in aquaculture & agriculture- especially given the economic importance of these industries in the maritimes @NBSA_AENB https://twitter.com/JournalPEI/status/1260297729370140672">https://twitter.com/JournalPE...

My dad is an incredibly successful dairy farmer in PEI, and he is also my food provider, mechanic, accountant, real estate consultant, and financial advisor. He & my mom taught me the importance of sustainability and environmental awareness. He has a college degree. @NBSA_AENB

My older brother owns and operates his own farm, largely without any help. He learned the skills needed for this from work experience on my dad& #39;s farm and formal education. He has a http://B.Sc"> http://B.Sc . in Animal Science, minoring in Agricultural Business and Plant Science.

My younger brother, with his http://B.Sc"> http://B.Sc . in Agricultural Business, works with my dad on his farm. He has 14+ years of work experience on my dad& #39;s farm and is one of the smartest, hardest-working people I know. He is financially savvy and incredibly efficient.

Some things I& #39;ve learned from working on dad& #39;s farm: budgeting, animal care, time management, problem-solving skills, food security awareness, strong work ethic, interpersonal skills, sustainability practices, and perseverance.

When I was in the interview process for my current job, the HR rep said he "couldn& #39;t wait to meet me in person" after I told him I was working full-time with a pharmaceutical company and working on dad& #39;s farm on my days off. @NBSA_AENB