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The impact of Vermont’s severe climate change was also felt, with the area experiencing unprecedented flooding for the second year in a row. The floodwaters ran through the farm, wreaking havoc on the land and community, causing many neighbors to suffer heartbreaking losses, some even tragically so.
A Year of Financial Setbacks
Amid these trials, the farmer addressed the pressing question of how these challenges affected the financial stability of Gold Shaw Farm. Revenues and expenses fluctuated as expectations fell flat. The farmer's account of profits and losses stirred emotions, revealing the harsher realities of farming. Early years saw modest profits, with hopes going into 2024 that things would bounce back after a slight decline in 2023. However, this was not the case.