I have had a similar discussion with other farmers. I get to hear them in the late fall complaining about how they are going to have to pay too much income tax, and I already know they work like sled dogs. I mentioned that they could really improve their lifestyle as well as reduce their taxes by hiring a good person and paying them decently, and they look at me like I'm nuts.

It seems that the idea of paying a living wage is just 'against their religion'.