The Water System is On!

Monday, April 11, 2022
Hello friends,
The water system is ON! With the danger of a really damaging frost less likely, Bill has toiled to get that somewhat temperamental pump system working to bring water to all the paddocks. It was working just fine last fall when he turned it off, but somehow the intake was on the bottom of the pond and junk had gotten in the pump. After eliciting the help of a very talented friend, Ron, the two of them took it apart and finally got it pumping. Now the cows can have what they really want. Afterall, the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, and they have been complaining to us. When I go out to the hens, they follow me part way and moo at me because they want the grass where the chickens are. Sorry, no. They have been very aware that Bill has been trying to get the pump going and they have not been very patient. This evening, they got what they wanted, and they are happily munching the tender grasses in lane 11.
Linn County Farm Tour is coming up in two and a half weeks. If you have been wanting a tour, April 30 is the day. There are over a dozen farms participating and I’m actually a little jealous of you. I want to take tours of my neighbors’ farms too! It will run from 9 to 3 on a Saturday so you’re your calendar now. Check out this link to their VERY informative Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Linncountyfarmtour