Make hay while the sun shines. Most everyone has heard that old saying and knows what it means. But if you’re a farmer with some cows to get through the winter, you especially give that plenty of thought. You watch the weather forecast with an attentive eye for several days of sunny weather in a row. Then you hope the …
Thank a Farmer
“My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher. But every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.” ~Brenda Schoepp I grew up on a farm, helped in the crops, chased, er.. herded cows and sometimes sheep, bottle fed lambs, fed the chickens, carried in wood …
Haying Season
The weather here in Kentucky was perfect for haying over Labor Day weekend and until now. Farmers are happy to have the opportunity to get hay cut and baled in good shape without worrying about storm clouds gathering on the horizon. My husband has retired from farming and has leased the farm to a young farmer to pasture some cows …