O’Neill: How do you measure growth? (column)

Casey O’Neill is a farmer and owner of Happy Day Farms in Laytonville, Calif. The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the views of The Mendocino Voice. If you’d like to write your own column for The Mendocino Voice, send your idea to info@mendovoice.com.

When I worked in construction I wore a tool belt every day.  The tools of the trade were near and dear to me, extensions of my physical body that enabled me to do the job at hand.  Over time I purchased the tools I needed to be effective in my work, becoming more capable as my skills grew along with each new acquisition.