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Dividing the rain

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

I always somehow think that when I go to the farm in September, Fall will have arrived. But no, last week there were temperatures in the low 90s and a fair dose of humidity. It seemed more like July. But … Continue reading →

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Rain delay

Posted on June 2, 2014 by

It rained off and on on this last trip to the farm a week ago. Which is a good thing. This part of the state has been in a drought. The wheat will only make a half a crop this … Continue reading →

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In the bleak midwinter

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

There’s nothing like working on a rural water system in 15-degree temperatures. But it could have been a lot worse. There was no real crisis, only my chronic worrying about whether the water well pit on the farm would get … Continue reading →

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