More than one hundred years ago, this barn was the hub of the everyday
farming operation. Ryan's grandfather Grover milked cows
in this barn and used it to store hay and grain. During World War II,
Ryan's mother milked cows in this
same barn while his father was stationed in Japan.
Even though the everyday activity of this barn has changed,
it is still used for storage and provides a reminder
of its history on our century farm.
It seemed the right thing to preserve this part of our
farm history by adding new tin and new doors to
this important part of our family and farm history.
The barn certainly dresses up my calf pictures!
More importantly, the barn can continue to
be used daily and preserved for others to enjoy
as our rural farming area in Benton County
continues to blend into city life.
