After carefully walking around on ice last week, we were extremely happy for the snow that made it easier and safer for us and the cows to gain a little bit of traction. We prepared as best would could for what we consider normal cold weather but nothing on the farm works when temperatures drop below zero and hover in the teens through out the day.
From the equipment in the milk barn to the water tanks, well houses,
and ponds, everything has been frozen. Every minute of each day
has been busy with hauling water, breaking ice on the ponds,
feeding the cows and repairing damaged equipment to get
the milking done.
If you want to see a farmer's determination to care for his animals,
come on down to the dairy farm and I will show you my family of farmers.
I'm thankful that my family and our employees have
been kept safe this week as we worked together
down on the dairy farm.
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