Category: October 2016
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Opened the field
October 31, 2016 Some people spent today working on Halloween decorations. Me, I worked on several projects, but opening the corn field was my most important one. I have to pick around the field so that the horses and wagon can fit between the fence and the row I will…
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The work is finally done
October 30,2016 After almost three years of work, the old tree has been all turned into firewood. The fence, smashed beyond repair has been replaced and the area around the old tree has been cleaned up. The last job that remains is a tribute to this aged white oak tree.…
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Autumn is in the Air
October 20,2016 This evening while doing chores, I had to wear a jacket. The rain was a fine mist, almost snow like. It was just windy enough to be cold. I pulled my jacket closed against the wind and looked at the sights around me. The woods was beautiful tonight.…
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Tire Tank for Livestock Watering
October 17, 2016 Well, I have given myself another project. I first saw this idea in an old SWCS (Soil and Water Service) bulletin. These old road grader tires make great water troughs for livestock. I was able to scrounge up two of them for my next projects. I will…
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2016 Spelt Has Been Planted
October 7, 2016 Wow, after pushing hard from dark until dark for the last three days, the spelt crop for this year has been planted. I had to use the tractor some, but the horses and I pushed through it. This back field is usually our pig herd pasture. I…
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Oats and Buckwheat
October 6, 2016 This little field is located at the back of my farm. It is where the cows will spend the winter. I planted oats and buckwheat here to extend the grazing season. The little field is much better with a cover crop on it. The cows will soon…
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Harvest Time
October 4, 2016 Its that time of year again. We are all scrambling to get the harvest in before winter. I started yesterday opening up the corn field for picking. I go along the edge and pick the corn so that the team and wagon has room between the fence…
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