a·fi·ci·o·na·do | əˌfiSHəˈnädō noun
a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject or pastime
JERRY G. RAAUM: Social, outgoing, classic Montana farmer
Home
Northeastern Montana
Occupation
Retired Farmer
Air, Water, Wind or Fire
Free flowing air describes me best
Perfect Day on the Land
When the harvest is done and the crop is in the bin
Sunrise or Sunset
Sunset
Most Beautiful Scene Encountered in Nature
Hiking to a waterfall in the Mission Mountains near Missoula, Montana
Lovestruck with Land and Life on the Land
When I came back to Montana to start farming
Biggest Joy of Land
Being my own boss
Land Ownership—Do we Own it or Does it Own Us?
We own the land but nature owns us
Most Profound Lesson Living on the Land
No-till farming to protect the land from wind and water erosion
Land Stewardship and Nature
I want my children and grandchildren to protect the environment
Good Advice for the Next Generation of Land Owners
No-till farming
Favorite Place on Earth
A golf course
To succeed in life you need three things: A wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.
—Reba McEntire