Filed under: June 2019 | Tags: farm income, planting season, Small Farming, spring work, weather
June 6, 2019
The rains held off just long enough for me to finish plowing this sweet corn and pumpkin patch. I even got this whole area planted before the skies opened up yet again. Some farmers are not as lucky as I have been. Sure, we were delayed, but we are now finished and the corn is up!
I did 80% of this work with my horses. I am blessed, not bragging. I kept at it when the weather allowed. The use of horses gives me a few days that tractor guys can’t even move. It makes up for my lack of speed and need to rest the horses. I have completed my planting, until later in the year when we plant the spelt crop.
We now move on to the job of making dry hay. The sun will come out. I just need to be patient. I am considering making some baleage and having those bales wrapped in airtight plastic. That makes very good cow feed and can be done in wet weather. I just need to stay focused.
The sun and rain means much to all of us, but farmers are at the mercy of the weather. We must just have faith and wait upon the Lord….there are times when our human nature makes waiting almost impossible. My heart goes out to many of our area farmers who are way behind. Unplanted acres are everywhere this year. Farm incomes already stretched, will take another hit. Keep our farmers in prayer. Help them find a way to … “Slow down, get smaller, mix it up and care”. That is my recipe for success…But I admit, it is not for everybody.
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RicelandMeadows 
…and today we received our first rains of winter! Up until today, we’ve been having days of 23 – 26C, it’s been nice-ish, but it is not normal. Today I woke to 10C and rain pattering on the roof. Every plant in my tiny garden is saying thankyou God!!!
Comment by jennyrecorder June 6, 2019 @ 5:57 pmTimely rain is a blessing for sure!
Comment by ricelandmeadows June 8, 2019 @ 9:45 am