May 15, 2026 Local Stories in and Around St. Joseph, Illinois

Kids Say… What does a farmer do?

We asked students what they think a farmer does all day. Here are their answers.

Brady: I think a farmer grows crops and takes care of animals.


Madison: Farms and cuts corn and beans.


Riley: They grow corn and beans and vegetables.

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