D. F. Don Cooper

Dairy Farming (eBook, ePUB)

A Way of Life

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A story about Don Cooper from infancy, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his maternal ancestors emigrated from Germany in the 1850s. They made their homesteads in Washington County, Wisconsin. Don visited their farms frequently as a youth and eventually was employed as a farm hand on the farm of his mom's cousin. Those many visits convinced him that he would become a farmer someday. His mom's cousin, Armand "Wimpy" Mertz, became his mentor.

Don worked full-time for him after graduating from high school. He loved the cows, calves, pigs, chickens, wildlife, and especially the horses. Wimpy knew the names of the trees, weeds, other plants, bugs, and all of God's creation. Don admired his vast knowledge and was thankful for having such a wonderful teacher. He soon realized that his chances of purchasing a farm of their own was pretty slim. He worked on several agricultural-related jobs.

His friends Paul and Elvira Brunnquell convinced him to go on a blind date. Ruth Nienow, was his date; he fell madly in love with her and prayed that God would convince her to be his beautiful bride. One year later they were married. Her dad was a farmer, and they decided to purchase a farm. They saw an ad in the paper, "Farm for Rent," and another ad, "Purebred Herd of Holstein Cows for Sale." They purchased the cows and rented the farm. It was a nightmare. There was too much work and not enough income. Their landlord died six months later. The next farm was also bad news. The third rented farm was an excellent farm that provided them with the income needed to purchase their own farm. Dairy Farming: A Way of Life describes the many trials and tribulations they endured. The Lord was with them every step of the way. Without His ever presence and guidance, they would not have not have been able to continue farming.

---

Dieser Download kann aus rechtlichen Gründen nur mit Rechnungsadresse in A, D ausgeliefert werden.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Stratton Press
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781648952562
• Artikelnr.: 60729231

Autorenporträt

Don Cooper is a retired dairy farmer who lives with his wife, Ruth, in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. They have six children, sixteen grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Don's maternal ancestors were emigrant farmers from Germany. While growing up in Milwaukee, he made many bus trips to their homestead in Washington County, and his love of farming was developed during those trips. Don and Ruth went from milking cows for others to renting a farm to eventually owning one. His writings tell about their struggles as dairy farmers and their faith in God that got them through and are truly a testament of how the Lord has been at Don's side throughout his whole life. His writings are dedicated to the glory of Jesus Christ and God's true Word, the Holy Bible. Don has two albums, Jesus Is the Only Way to Heaven and We Have a Friend. Both albums are available through Don's Farm Country Gospel Music website, www.fcgmusic.com.