We do have 'Right to Farm' in McCook County though. At least it does give people moving here knowledge of the fact that they are in a farm community and subject to the sights, smells and noise common in an agricultural environment.

There might be a time when they need some help. Then you just jump in and you do something. It might be as simple as pushing a driveway out. Maybe it's a little old-fashioned, but it's just what you do out here.

Livestock production has a huge financial impact on the state economy. You're turning a lot of dollars over several times through feed, dealerships, grain, packers and retailers. It has a multiplying effect on the general economy that's hard to replace.

It's a two-fold thing. It's an economic benefit and it helps to reduce odor.

We've got to haul manure. It's not a question of if; it's a question of when.

I guess it's something you don't think about on a daily basis. Part of it is what you grow up with over time.