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Soil is the foundation upon which all agricultural operations are built. Whether it’s a crop traditionally harvested in the fall or a livestock operation that relies on forages for cattle, everything starts in the soil.
July 2, 2014, a 63-year-old Kingsport man is electrocuted while unloading grain into a silo in McMinn County, Tennessee. His truck caught fire almost immediately afterwards. No one could save him. Unfortunately, these news stories occur all too frequently, especially in the agriculture industry.
When someone says safety equipment, gloves probably aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. Think for a minute though; how many times a day do you use your hands? What would you do if one or both were injured?
“Last time I was here, big hotels, big beds, big trucks, everything was big,” says Lukas Wolters, the senior manager of breeding grasses at DSV (Deutsche Saatveredelung) AG. “You have big cars still, but the oversized impression I had of the United States has adapted. I like it.”
It’s a well-known fact that spring and fall are the busiest times of the year for farmers. Many work long days, starting before sunup and finishing after sundown. These long hours can be hard on your health. Consequently, it is highly important to pay attention to what your body is telling you.
In the fast-paced lifestyle of today’s society, it’s often easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of each day. Wisconsin dairy farmer Tom Heck uses stories from his personal life to remind people to cherish the small but important moments that happen every day.
They’re stories about his kids, his wife, the challenges they’ve faced and the good times they’ve had. It’s something everyone can relate to, whether they’re a fellow dairy farmer or not.
