Farmer

A farmer is a professional engaged in agriculture, cultivating crops and raising livestock to produce food and other raw materials. Their tasks vary from planting, growing, and harvesting crops such as grains, fruits, and vegetables to breeding and caring for animals like cattle, pigs, and chickens. The farm is often both the residence and the workplace for the farmer. Their work is influenced by weather and soil conditions. Because they produce raw materials, farms are often at the beginning of the supply chain.  

Daily Routine

Life for a farmer during this time was very harsh. They worked long days doing heavy labour for small profits. The day usually started around five o'clock to feed the animals and milk the cattle and goats. They also collected eggs from chickens or other poultry. Then, depending on the season, the heavy work began. This included ploughing, sowing, weeding, and harvesting. They also cut sods in nearby places, which they used as bedding for the stables.   Lunch was often the only break of the day. Farmers ate a hearty meal of bread, cheese, potatoes, and sometimes meat if available. After the break, they continued their tasks. Farmers also had to maintain and repair tools, sheds, and fences. At sunset, they returned to the stables to once more feed the animals, milk the cattle, and prepare hay for the next day.   In the evening, they enjoyed a simple meal, often with bread, cheese, or porridge, before going to bed. In winter, when there was less work outside, they focused on secondary tasks like weaving, carpentry, or providing services. Some farmers even worked in factories.