2 inches of rain, a 30 degree drop in temperature, and wet snow tonight means that nothing is going to happen in the field for a day or two (or three). Imagine that! Inclement weather when you are getting ready to plant. Has that ever happened in the history of agriculture? So what do you do? My 25 year old manager calls them "Administrative Days." Seed ordering, introductions to our friends at the USDA, soil conservation, and a request for a nutrient management plan. Hopefully we will be able to work the soil by the week's end if the fields dry out sufficiently.
We are taking stock of the equipment we have and determining the items we will need to purchase and rent. My Kubota tractor is going to be inadequate for the long term and a good friend has a 35 horsepower tractor that is overkill for his needs. A swap may be in the making.
The deer fencing will wait until the 30 rows of vegetables can be tilled and turned and seeded. Our goal will be to have some of the planting commence early next week. We are hosting a Spring Festival on the 26th of April and we want to have something to show and share with our visitors. I am already beginning to realize that patience and perseverance are required attributes in the agriculture business.
This is a lot of fun to read. I hope the posts continue!
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