Day Begins

"As the leaves blow in the cool fall air, I am reminded that winter will soon be here. The hay is stored in the barn, the firewood in the shed, and meat and produce preserved, I feel secure. My family sleeps as I kindle a fire in the cookstove. The kitchen warms. Fresh eggs and milk, bacon for breakfast. I am a father, husband, farmer, hunter and provider. Another day has begun." RW

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Rain ... now some sun?

It's raining again today, looks like more to come as well. The seedlings in the gardens are holding on well, the rain is welcome as they harden and take root. The goats don't like rain, so they are in the barn today. The laying hens don't mind, the meat birds don't know the difference. The beef steer is laying under the big maples at the homestead. Rain is a part of the cycle here on the farm. Humans want sun, we want beach weather, we want hot dry days at the lake, or at the ballfield. The pastures are staying green and the hay is growing tall. Now it's time to look for a few days of dry to get some early hay in the barn. School is almost out for the kids, we're looking forward to progress here on the farm this summer. There are always lots of projects to do. I can't make the list right now, I've got to do what I can and on a rainy day I'm in the office. Take care. Now go produce something.