Jenny Burgess of Burgess Hill Farms
3rd full day of harvest done!
Started out a little humid yesterday morning mixed with clouds. We thought it was going to rain, but it never did.
The corn is still looking good. Day before yesterday’s field averaged 110 bu/ac. That’s great for dryland and even greater that it’s our personal best on our farm. We usually tickle right at 80 here. The sun finally came out and it was a pleasant afternoon. I stayed in the combine all day.
My dad helps out with grain cart when he isn’t at his job. What a blessing. Mom helps pick up the kids and feed them while we’re still working. There are never enough thank you’s when it comes to family helping out like that.
We’re hoping it doesn’t rain too much. It’s predicted and we’ve still got 2 1/2 days left of harvest.
A great harvest moon last night sent us home.
1. Be ready to go at the drop of a hat...sometimes without a lunchbox.
2. Has removed the word impossible from her vocabulary!
3. Can hold a baby, take care of a toddler and drive a tractor or combine all at the same time.
4. Must be able to cook for a crew - large or small.
5. Must be able to read minds.
6. Must be able to banter with a parts man until he realizes you DO know what you're talking about.
7. Must be the entertainment director for those rainy days.
8. Be a wife, mom, friend, helper, cook, problem solver, taxi driver or extra crew hand at all times.
9. Can handle the call that makes you react, "You need what? When?" Dropping everything you're doing to make it happen.
10. At the end of the day say, "I really do love this life".