Most of first crop hay has been put in the stack or hauled to the barn. Second crop hay is just a week or so away. And wouldn't you know it a storm is threatening. No one is surprised, but the secret is knowing when to cut the alfalfa so it will dry and be baled before or between storms, to avoid mold from the moisture. Dad also did custom cutting and baling, so we were always pushing to finish. If the hay was too dry, we baled at night or early in the morning.
This early morning sunrise farm picture with bales in the field, reminded me of the days we marched to the beat of the swather, baler and bales. I can smell the rich, warm grassy odor now, and hear the song of a meadow lark singing. Both take me back to the good ole' days of my youth.
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