Upon returning from the National FB conference in NOLA I realized how much not only we as farmers have to deal with adversity, but other people do too. Seeing how the city is slowly rebuilding helps me to forget about some of the small problems I face everyday. This summer was the worst drought for my state in over 100 years and two weeks ago it was 70 degrees. Two days ago I had received 4 inches and then there was 2 or more inches of snow on the ground. We as farmers have learned to adapt to change. The city of NOLA has done the same. No, NOLA will never be the same but nowhere is ever the same. It was truly great to see the city for myself. Not to hear what the political world or the media say of the city but to see if for myself. The rich culture and true spirit of the city will live on and I encourage everyone to go and support the area whenever given the chance.