Spring is finally here and it is time to start planting. Although the weather was a little uncooperative, we finally got started and are well on our way. We just finished getting our corn crop planted and have started on cotton and soybeans.
We have a busy summer planned between work and family but are looking forward to a productive season. We will host a farm tour in June which will involve 50 teachers who are attending our state Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom Teacher Institute. These teachers will spend part of the day touring our farm to see the day-to-day operations of “life on the farm.” We will also be going to the local Child Development Center in our hometown during the month of June to showcase farming and teach kids about what takes place daily on the farm.
Our state Farm Bureau recently introduced an Ag-Simulator which we will use to show the children about planting, harvesting, etc. This Ag-Simulator is a mobile combine. The children will be able to ride through virtual fields of corn, cotton, and wheat. We will finish our day by handing out ag education materials (activity books related to farming and soy crayons) and enjoying ice-cream.
I know we all lead very busy lives but telling our story is the only way the public will get the real facts. It is rewarding and I encourage each of you to get involved in sharing your farm story. Stay tuned for an update on our June activities.