So let me get you up to speed on what we've been doing out in the fields.... A couple of days ago, I rode around with Farmer Joe and shot this video to give you a view of what the guy in the driver's seat sees for 9 or 10 hours (or more) a day. (if unable to view, click here)
The Genesee farm has rolling hills, so the video narrated by Farmer Joe explains how we have to handle unloading on a steep hillside.
Then this video below shows the combine unloading its bulk tank into the grain cart. If the wheat yields are good, it takes 3 combine bulk tanks (which can be done in about 45 mnutes) to fill up one of our semi-trucks (today's combines can harvest at a rate of 1,000 to 1,200 bushels of wheat per hour). I thought that was interesting and wanted to share that with you.
It is an unusually warm evening and I'm taking advantage of the warmth to sit outside and finish my blog. Our weather is fickle and in one short day it will go from summer to Fall, basically overnight. And as much as I don't want to stop, my computer is warning me that it needs some recharging. As always I am so glad you stopped by. I'm just a key stroke away at idahofarmwife@gmail.com if you have questions.
P.S. While attending a fun barn yard sale yesterday at a farm down the road, my sweet neighbor graciously offered up 2 monster zucchini as she reads my blog and took pity on me and my lackluster garden. ( Thank you Sheila). That must have been the turning point as today my little garden is now producing zucchini and spaghetti squash. Yay! I wanted to experiment with the Zucchini Cobbler Bars and try to make a "gluten free" version for my brother who is gluten intolerant. Once I get the recipe perfected, I'll post an addendum to the original recipe on the OMG page. Till then, hope all is well with you and yours. All my best, Gayle.
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