Dana Petersen – L. Petersen Farms
Note: This update was sent to me on July 20, 2020. Unfortunately, the website has been down and I was unable to post it before now. (Sorry Dana!)
Harvest2020 has been a complete whirlwind to date. We are only 20 days in and already moving to Montana!
With COVID-19 in full swing, we were extremely thankful to be considered ESSENTIAL and able to cross the border so that we could help the farmers harvest the crops that feed the world.
We arrived in Kansas on July 1, moved to Colorado on July 10, and began heading to Montana on July 19. We will arrive at our destination today and start harvesting as soon as possible!
Wheat harvest this year has been on a smaller scale than usual. It appears that there are less and less wheat acres being planted . Kansas had average crops and our farmer in Colorado experienced drought and freeze conditions which hurt his crop significantly.
This is our 22nd year of harvest and one of the things we love is that each year brings a new adventure. Wishing everyone a safe harvest season!
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".