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.

Butternut squash at Happy Day Farms on Nov. 7, 2023. (Happy Day Farms via Bay City News)

I’m reminded of the Mr. Rogers quote “Look for the helpers, you will always find people who are helping”. I think of the many community members who have given their time and energy to mentor and teach me over the years, and I think of the young people in our community and what it is like to offer lessons to them. I think of seeds sprouted in darkness, tiny beings growing into the light.  

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