Some kids like to sleep as late as they can in the morning. But most days, I’m up when the sun rises. That’s because I have a job to do!
I run Brayden’s Vegetable Stand in Auburn, Maine. From late June to Thanksgiving, I sell tomatoes, corn, lettuce, and other fruits and vegetables. This time of year, pumpkins are the biggest seller. Customers can also buy my grandma’s fresh zucchini bread. What’s the best thing about running my own business? I help grow most of the food I sell!
My stand is located at the edge of my grandparents’ farm. I’ve been going there since I was 2, when I’d help my grandpa steer the tractor. Now I can pretty much run the farm on my own. We have about 100 chickens, 60 pigs, 30 hens, 20 turkeys, and 6 cows. I feed the animals, clean the stalls, and collect eggs.
My favorite part of the farm is my garden. I love planting tiny seeds and watching them grow into big plants.