So, in six days, the first cutting of the alfalfa is done. Cut, raked, chopped. 97 times, they dumped a wagonload on the cement pad.
So, if you remember the first load:
In between loads, they drive a tractor over it to compress and shape the pile.
Then, they cover it with plastic and carry tires up it to hold the plastic down.
Voila - the first cutting!
Our employee Josh said to a new employee, "It's the hardest the first time. After that, you know what to expect."
He said this as he was carrying tires two at a time to the very top of the pile and making it look easy.
In another month, it'll start all over again. Then one or two more times this summer. It's like a season-long workout program. Easily offset by the pizza at the end.
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