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March 19, 2019  |  By Christi Bland In NBGC News

Texas Farmer Feels Pressure as Big City Closing In On Farm

AGDAILY Staff · February 28, 2019

Farmers all over the country are feeling the big city closing in on their farms. No longer are our neighbors miles away, instead concrete and suburbs are becoming the norm in many parts of the country. The same goes for Jeff Jacobs, a third-generation farmer whose whole life has revolved around the farm.  “Jeff Jacobs is one of the last farmers in Rockwall County. As Dallas encroaches, he farms on. Because it’s worth it,” Texas Farm Bureau says.  “Farming is not a job, it is a lifestyle. If you can live this lifestyle, there is nothing that compares,” says Jacob. We couldn’t agree with you more, Mr. Jacobs.

Read more about the Jacobs Family here.

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  1. Bobby Johnson August 11, 2019 Reply

    HELLO MY NAME IS BOBBY JOHN SON WAS BORN ON A FARM AND I KNOW FIRST HAND ALL TO WELL WHAT YOU ARE SAYING WISH I COULD LOVE MY LIFE OUT WITH MY GRAND KIDS ON A FARM TO GIVE THEM WHAT MOTHER NATURE HAVE TO OFFER AND MORE YOU ARE BLESSED TO LIVE LIFE OUT THE WAY YOU ARE GOING MAY GOD BE THE GLORY

  2. Clifford Walker May 22, 2020 Reply

    I would love to come out and talk more about what you do. Is that possible? The best number to reach me is 214-870-2861

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