MOTHER nature certainly loves to show who is boss - often at the worst times.
After a particularly dry growing season for many areas, the rains are finally here - but they're far too late and far too destructive. Not that there is ever a good time for hail.
For two weeks, we've had coverage of the impact of a series of devastating storms.
To add to the insult, the storm at Jamestown came when the town was supposed to be in celebration mode for its sesquicentenary.
It is so disappointing to see crops that had an entire season of care, planning and inputs fall so close to harvest.
But for those that we've spoken with in the past fortnight, the key message has been resilience and rebuilding.
On our cover last week was Barossa winegrape grower Trevor March, who had 100 per cent of his vines wiped out, but is already making plans for next vintage.
This week is Mid North cropper James Moore, who chooses to focus on his undamaged crops.
There is help available through PIRSA on 1800 931 314, free financial counselling through Rural Business Support on 1800 836 211 or free advice and support from the Family and Business Support Program at pir.sa.gov.au/fabs.
This is a difficult situation and no one should feel like they're shouldering the burden alone.