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.Farms
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Farm
The Hochter farm is a small cattle farm located in the Denron neighbourhood of the Vöhren district. It is situated near the crossroads of the Kild River and the Holle River. The property is owned by the Hochter family, who primarily engage in raising and trading cattle. They either keep the cattle on their land or buy from local farmers, then sell the cattle or the produce to others. Their primary trading partner is Silbers butchery, a kosher butcher in the city of Lutheria, which is affiliated with the Hochter-Silbers family.
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Farm
Lutz Farm is a small farm situated in the Denron neighbourhood of the Vöhren district. The Lutz family has owned and run the farm for centuries. They cultivate a range of crops, including rye, buckwheat, and flax. The Rye and Buckwheat that are grown on the farm are used partly for personal use, but mainly sold to locals. The flax produced on the farm is processed into linen fabric, which is then traded with Boutique Vos. Along with crops, Lutz farm also has cattle that provide milk and meat. Some of the cattle are sold to locals as well.
Workers
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February 11, 1789
Antonius Lutz was born on February 11, 1789, on the Lutz Family estate in the district of Vöhren. He was born into a family of farmers that had owned the estate for many centuries, growing diverse crops and keeping cattle. From a very young age, he had to lend a hand with farm work, first caring for the smaller animals and helping with the harvest, and later doing the heavier labor work. There was no money for school, except for Sunday School at church.
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February 8, 1822
Bernardus Theodorus Lutz, known as Bernd or Bernard, was born on February 8, 1822, as the first child of Antonius Lutz and Josephina Lutz-Vos at Lutz Farm in Vöhren. Josephina and Antonius had been trying to conceive for a long time and were overjoyed when Bernardus was finally born. This was not only a blessing for the family but also meant that they had an heir to the estate.
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January 16, 1842
Herman Hochter was born on January 16, 1842 as the first child of Samuel Hochter and Elsbeth Silbers. Despite some initial complications, he was born a healthy and cheerful boy, although a month later than anticipated. As the first child, he was expected to inherit the family farm from his father. Herman was born into a Jewish family that lived in poverty. There was no money for school and sometimes not even enough to feed the family.
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May 5, 1828
Lisa Lutz was born on May 5, 1828, as the second child of Antonius Lutz and Josephina Vos on the Lutz estate in the district of Vöhren. She has one older brother named Bernardus Lutz, who was present at her birth. She grew up like many others in the countryside, spending most of her time on the farm. There was not enough money for school, and the children were expected to help on the farm with small tasks and the harvest. There was only Sunday school in church, which focused mainly on reading and studying religion. Lisa loved her youth on the farm. She wanted to help her father with all kinds of chores, even if they were too heavy for her. She had a deep, almost spiritual connection with the animals and dreamed of having a farm of her own one day.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
December 6, 1811
Samuel Hochter was born on December 6, 1811, on the Hochter farm in Vöhren. Being the first child, he was destined to inherit the farm from his father. Unfortunately, his family was living in extreme poverty at the time of his birth, and there was very little money available to provide for their basic needs.
by Zev Chafer (original art)
May 1, 1850
Theodorus Lutz, also known as Theo, was born on May 1, 1850, as the first child of Bernardus Lutz and Helena Hahn, at the Lutz family estate. Helena had a challenging pregnancy, suffering from extreme fatigue, sickness, and stress before and after the birth. However, she still found the energy to care for her first child. Theo proved to be a strong baby and grew up fast.
by Zev Chafer
Midday: Fieldwork, cutting sods, maintenance
Evening: Feeding animals, milking, preparing hay
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