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Farming: The farm uniform
While I’m sure most farmers don’t think of it this way, there is a definitive uniform most of us wear as we go about our daily tasks. It’s a practical collection of clothing and tools that help us get our jobs done. Here at Innisfree Farm, the uniform is pretty well defined. At its most […] Continue reading
Farming: It’s all fun and games until the wheel falls off
Ok, maybe I’m being a little dramatic, but it’s hard to feed cattle when the only tractor we have that can move bales develops a flat tire–probably a broken bead due to the unforgiving frozen terrain of the barnyard. Of course, that whole event started because our bale wagon has been frozen to the ground […] Continue reading
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Farming: Upside down
I’ve always heard about how dangerous farming can be, and looking at all the big machines and whirling widgets leads me to believe that’s true. I’ve worked very hard to be as safe as possible, but frankly, sometimes, accidents just happen. An example was last night, wherein the hitch pin for the borrowed tedder I […] Continue reading
Farming: Get a bigger sledgehammer
So, we have about a foot of snow on the ground here at Innisfree, which means it’s time to use the PTO snowblower I hooked up to the tractor Friday to clear the driveways and a path to the barn and hay-yard. That would be, it would be time to use it if it worked.
Somehow, […] Continue reading
