It was a hobby for us, as it was not a source of income, but a way of life. Hard work, sweat of one’s own brow equals a satisfaction that cannot be denied. Honestly, the “daily” commitment was about two hours, twice a day, at the height of the season, one weekend Day was spent upgrading, mixing Feed, mending fences, butchering animals. It was a way of life in that it wasn’t always possible to take a “vacation” as a family, anyway. We did, though, a few times, just takes some organization and good friends to give a hand. Husband held a job in the community, that was the source of income and our livelihood. We ENJOYED the farm and the life. We didn’t do it because we HAD to. Hope that helps answer some questions. Thanks for commenting. www.topofthehillfarmcontest.com