I guess like anyone else who is registered for GST, our ultimate goal is to make money from our block. We have made a bit, but we're still a long way from being able to give up our day jobs.

A little here, a little there - we've sold hay, heifers, veggies, and wool. Mostly it costs almost as much to produce these things as we've been paid for them.

But for some reason, there's a disproportionate amount of pleasure in earning this dosh. Even though my takings at the farmers'...