The article delves into the history of Estonian farming, tracing the roots back to the time of independence when brave Estonian men returning from the War of Independence were given settlement farms. These farms were established by the government in various regions and gifted to settlers who actively worked the land. Prior to the War of Independence and land reform, many of these farms were already acquired by owners, leading to a rapid growth in population and prosperity, with shipments of meat and butter being sent to Europe. However, the arrival of the Soviet regime drastically altered this landscape, as land was confiscated from larger, prosperous farms and redistributed to those deemed more loyal to the new order.