Bought the Farm
The Nature Conservancy bought the farm that belonged to the Hall family in South Central Kentucky. That purchase marked the end of family traditions but the beginning of public traditions.
The Homeplace on Green River has become an outdoor classroom. It hosts events throughout the year. According to its website, it offers:
- Immersive educational programs
- Community festivals
- Event rentals
- Hiking trails
- Crop land leasing
- Lab and conservation programs
- And more
If we have bought the farm, we have died.
Family members and friends grieve the loss of life and past family traditions. Yet, life goes on, and new traditions begin.
We find possible origins for this expression at The Phrase Finder.
Numerous expressions describe death.
- Bite the dust
- No longer with us
- End of the road
- Pass away
- Breathe your last
- Pass on
We find other expressions for death at Kick the Bucket.
When we have bought the farm, our life on earth ends.
However, our eternal home begins. If we accept Jesus as personal Savior and Lord, we have the promise of a home in heaven with Him.
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life” (John 5:24 NIV).
Thanks to Diana Flegal for the suggestion
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10 thoughts on “Bought the Farm”
There are so many euphemisms for death. This one sounds nicer than most. I’d rather buy the farm than be six feet under it! 😀
Yes, definitely, Tracy. Thanks for another one!
I know a guy, JD Wininger, who literally bought a farm. His life reflects the mercy and grace of our LORD and he writes beautifully about it.
From Mavric the bull to the two donkey watch guards, there is a constant flow of how God even blesses when we do buy the farm.
Thank you, Warren. I have read and enjoyed some of JD’s work. Thank you. Blessings on your life.
Enjoyed Ms. Diana. A couple of others that came to mind are “Taking a Dirt Nap” and “Pushing Up Daisies” (a shout out to the late John Wayne for that one). Great way to be introduced to your blog ma’am. Will be a regular visitor moving forward.
When I think of “buying the farm”, I can’t help but think of Paul’s words in Galatians 2:20.
And my thanks to Mr. Warren Johnson for his oh so kind comments.
Thank you for the additional expressions, J.D. I am familiar with “Pushing Up Daisies,” but “Taking a Dirt Nap” is a new one to me. I hope you enjoy future posts.
You are right about the relevance of Galatians 2:20, a great verse to keep in mind at all times.
Knew an elderly fellow that refered to someone passing as “winking at world”… He winked at world many years ago.
Jim, that’s a new one to me. Thank you for the expression and the story of the elderly gentleman. Blessings.
I definitely learned more about the “bought the farm” phrase. I’d heard it used in a different context, more like “buying the whole thing.” Like J.D., the “bit the dust” terminology is common amongst us farm folks. Thanks for another interesting post. I’ve enjoyed these since I subscribed to your blog.
I have heard several different interpretations for “bought the farm” since posting this, Katherine. Thank you for your addition. As I explained on my website’s introduction, many idioms have different interpretation. However, I’m still surprised when I learn new ones for expressions I’ve heard all my life.