Ever since we moved to the farm, I have been horrified with the fact that our district calls itself the Farmington Farmers. I guess I haven't been horrified with the name, necessarily, but rather the image, and all the stereotypes it upholds.Case in point: the farmer himself.As you can see, our ... Read More about The Irony of the Mascot
By the Light of the Moon
Today was potentially one of the most perfect fall days we have had all year. So perfect that the guys have really had a big day. The combine has had to have multiple personalities today: the corn head was on in the morning, harvesting what was left of a field near my uncle's house, and then this ... Read More about By the Light of the Moon
It’s Not You…
...it's harvest.Kind of. That's the problem around here right now. Well, let me rephrase. It's not exactly a problem, rather, a mood alter-er. We have enjoyed time with friends during this harvest season, have had rides in the combine, semi, and grain cart, and have watched as field after field ... Read More about It’s Not You…
Safely Enjoying Fall
Did you know that this is farm safety week?I didn't until my friend on Facebook, McDonough County Farm Bureau, reminded me. Thankfully, farm safety week did not land on the week that we were using our farmer scaffolding. All joking aside, farm safety week is during a time that slow moving vehicles ... Read More about Safely Enjoying Fall
It’s Not So Bad
It rained. Neither a gully washer, nor a sprinkle, but just enough to keep the guys out of the field for yesterday and today. However, because they have been able to knock out a few fields in four really good days, no one is in hysterics.Thanks to these couple days of showers, my dad has been able ... Read More about It’s Not So Bad