Harvest Clouds

Friday night’s clouds stunned me as they rolled overhead in pinks, grays, and blues. Beneath them glowed Golden Hour, light shining on soybeans preparing for harvest. Oranges, greens, and yellows of walnuts and maples lined the crop fields, their canopies brushing against the sky.

Jeff drove through these colors on the tractor as I followed in our car, and we worked in the late evening after the heat of the day had faded.

At the barn, Jeff looked for deep oranges among green vines. It’s not only the corn and soybeans that are nearing harvest: pumpkins also are ready. He diligently harvests the ones we planted earlier this summer. We feed them to the livestock as a treat. The pumpkins also provide vitamins and fiber.

As we tarried in the Christmas tree patch, shadows deepened over the land. Yet, far above us, thunderheads glowed. Light still shone in the heavens, an awe-inspiring sight. A deep pink thundercloud blazed in an ashy frame. I couldn’t look away.

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And I hope you feel refreshed and rejuvenated for the week ahead with this moment preserved in picture and prose. Consider:

• What are your favorite autumn colors?

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This Week on the Farm

During harvest, keep an eye out for combines and semis traveling on rural roads. Give yourself extra time to travel and give harvest vehicles plenty of room to maneuver so that both farmers and motorists have safe autumn drives!

We had a run of hot afternoons last week, so accomplishing farm tasks in the morning was essential. Thursday morning, Mia and I were out and about bright and early to move the SGL:

Despite all the clouds, the rain fell south of us. We’re hoping to catch the rain that should come our way early this week. During this time of year, the soil hardens and it’s difficult to push the posts in for the netting. Grass also starts to thin. Supplementation with grains or protein tubs will be key for a successful breeding season. The better the ewes’ nutrition, the more lambs we’ll see in the spring!

And we’ll end this section with a Mocha update. She has grown bigger than her mum (next to her in this picture)! She’s easily jumping up on the hay wagon we use to haul water.

Farm Shop

With fall fiber projects commencing, don’t miss our supply of raw fleeces! Check out our Etsy shop for your raw fiber needs!