Turks are hardworking and industrious people. One interesting thing we learned from our Tour Guide was that farms in Turkey are operated almost as co-ops. Individually-owned family farms are clustered together, with central villages where the farm families in that area reside together. Farmers in each area share large equipment to save costs, and help one another throughout the growing and harvesting seasons. The Turkish government fixes pricing, and handles the sale of farm produce, so farmers can focus on cultivating and harvesting the best produce. As long as they have a harvest, they are guaranteed a sale of their produce at a fixed price to the government. The government then sells the produce on the market to factories or exports them.
Seems like an elegant and efficient way to handle farm operations; farmers can focus on what they do best, without any worry on the business side of operating the farm. Streamlining this farming process allows Turkey to be one of the world leaders in the production of agriculture. According to Wikipedia, as of March 2007, Turkey is the world's largest producer of hazelnut, cherry, fig, apricot, quince and pomegranate; the second largest producer of watermelon, cucumber and chickpea; the third largest producer of tomato, eggplant, green pepper, lentil (they make the most delicious lentil soups) and pistachio; and the fourth largest producer of onion and olive. Other major products are tea, apple, cotton, and almonds. Turkey has been self-sufficient in food production since the 1980s. Did you know that Turkey is a major exporter of textiles, automotive, steel, iron, and pharmaceuticals? How about Turkey being a major shipbuilding country?
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Where have you traveled to recently? What exciting travel plans do you have this summer? I would love to hear from you.
May you have a fabulous summer!
Lin Engie
Cash Flow and Delinquency Management Specialist
Transworld Systems on the Gulf Coast
850.266.7791
