They Doubted His Pine Trees Until Nineteen Eighty Eight Proved Him Right

his windbreak system.

Tom almost refused. “I’m not giving a speech,” he told Emily.

“You don’t have to give a speech. Just tell the truth.”

“Truth sounds like bragging when people are hurting.”

“Not if it helps them.”

So on a Wednesday night, Tom walked into the bank community room wearing his cleanest work shirt. About thirty farmers and ranchers sat in continue reading …