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While the rest of the world may be getting ready to start getting in to the swing of things, the hay market is savoring the last of summer. Producers are holding on to good pastures, and the hay market is still on summer break.

When was the last time you put together a puzzle? Is it something you enjoy or something you dread? Does it test your patience or test your ability to finish a project?

“Take a step back to get a better view” is a common phrase used when talking about perspective. It’s common knowledge that getting a bird's-eye view of a field helps identify problems in a field better than we can on the ground, but what other things can this saying apply to?

Last month, I touched on the long days of the growing season ahead, but I failed to mention another important “long” that kicks off the start of the summer. Specifically, the first Saturday in May at a certain famous venue in the heart of Kentucky.

At William K. Perry Farms, Bill, a fifth-generation farmer, has worked alongside his dad for the past 20 years. With many years of familial experience, they are working toward a more efficient operation by blending technology into tradition.