Tarp Time
It is time to put tarps on the outside haystacks. This is the hay that will be fed to the mature cows. The men stack bales along the center of the stack to create a pyramid, then lay the tarp…
Winterizing Irrigation Systems
It is time to pull the suction tubes and pots out of the water. The water needs to be drained from the pumps, the electricity turned off, and all the lines cleared. The suction tubes are loaded onto the trailer…
Miss G and Grampie Doing Important Stuff
Miss G came for a visit and Grampie was recruited to find the kitties. Along the way, a pad of paper and a pen changed from large hands to small hands. The list of “Important Stuff to Do” was created.…
Grammie, Keep Up!
It seems I’m always behind when it comes to keeping up with Miss G. To finish the day exhausted and a with a large smile is the perfect ending to another day spent with Miss G!
Irrigation Work Not Over Yet
We are watering the alfalfa for the last time this year (we hope there is rain to come soon). As the Colville River seems to have lots of “goodies” coming our way, it is necessary to clean the suction system…
All Hands on Deck
It took everyone from the biggest to the smallest helping out to make the VSP Tour and lunch a success. An enormous thank you to all family and friends who helped make the day a wonderful event!
Sizzling Burgers, Learning and the VSP Tour
A beautiful day, two great tour stops, sizzling burgers, and a hayride was all part of the VSP Tour this past Saturday. A busload of folks arriving with eager attitudes and big appetites for a noon barbeque at Hagen Cattle…
Field Service Truck
This is what you use to transport a flat tractor tire out of the field and to the truck. The tire was repaired quickly and the tractor and rake were once again busy. We do the best we can with…
Tasty Treats of Leafy Alfalfa Ready Soon
The hay is in windrows drying slowly. Funny how the hot weather disappeared after the smoke left. A few bales are in the barn and more alfalfa will be raked tomorrow with baling to follow later in the day. The…
Join the VSP Tour
The Voluntary Stewardship Program farm tour will be having lunch at HCH. Come and join the tour and see what your neighbors are doing to protect natural resources. We would love to see you! Call the Stevens County Conservation District at…