We started seeding our small grain this week – field peas, barley, and wheat.\u00a0 You could say that I am Jonathan’s pit crew. Our drill needs to be folded up into transport mode to go down the road, and unfolded once we get into the field.\u00a0 It is a two person job, so whenever Jonathan needs to move to a new location, I get a call.\u00a0 I also help him load seed into the drill when I am needed – usually when a lot of bags are used as opposed to the mini-bulk system which involves a grain wagon and auger system.\u00a0 After the first two days back out into the field, I have learned a few things…<\/p>\n
Even though it is a stressful time of year, learning to balance the farm wife part of my life with the mom and housewife part, I wouldn’t trade it for the world.\u00a0 I may not have the fastest pit times in the neighborhood, but I’m working on it!<\/p>\n