Just another Saturday out on the farm, although this Saturday was a bit different because there wasn't as much typical farm work. Pop's is a retired farmer, although for all you that know "retired" is just a word and that they really never do quit. He has slowed down and doesn't run the farm ground, but still puts up hay and has cattle. My sister and wife often wish dad would just stop, but they also realize that having stuff to do on the farm is also what keeps him going. Pop's is a little busy with hay this time of year and in his mid eighties, doesn't have a whole lot of energy, so the yard work got a bit behind. We were able to get some of that caught up for him on Saturday, as he is usually on top of things, he really likes driving his JD riding mower. Got must everything mowed up for him, did a lot of trimming, hauled out a trailer load of branches. Moved a few cows, changed a couple of tractor tires -- tossed some burgers on the grill --- may seem like little things, but often it's that type of thing that Pop's appreciates the most because it just helps him out.
Until next time!
Monday, June 19, 2017
Friday, June 16, 2017
Farm and Ranch Expo
Been gone awhile! Went to the Sandhills farm and ranch expo yesterday up in the metropolis in Bassett NE! Now if you haven't ever been to any type of farm expo, it is a great experience, especially if you work, live, or grew up on a farm or ranch. There are many across the U.S., with some of them being very large. The biggest in my area and one of the largest is Husker Harvest Days located just west of Grand Island Nebraska and hand in September on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
The Sandhills Farm and Ranch expo is just two day in June, usually a Wednesday and Thursday. This year it was June 14th and 15th. We went up on Thursday the 15th and we I say we, I am referring to my brothers, we went for the first time last year. We all enjoyed it so much we went back again this year, just something we enjoyed during together as brothers. We all live in different places, so it is one of those things we can do together and shoot the breeze on the drive up and back!
Below I have attached the link to their website! Now if your not into agriculture, will this isn't the thing for you. However if you are, you have businesses that represent feed, equipment, (mostly hay), cattle handling, storage, buildings, trucks, financial, insurance, physical and mental health, and of course great food! I recommend Papa Tom's for the great food, although there are many more.
Until next time, enjoy the sunsets!
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