Each year in Iowa, it is a no brainer that we can expect a
large amount of snowfall to fall on us during the winter season. This year,
however, was quite interesting. In early January, much of December’s snow had
melted. By late January, we had highs up in the 50’s which took care of any
remaining snow on the ground. The next day, we got hit with a pretty nasty ice
storm. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any crazier than that, surprise,
heavy rain showers and a lovely spring thunderstorm. Yes, a thunderstorm; thunder,
lightening, and the whole nine yards. Okay, this isn’t so bad; maybe
spring time is just around the corner, right? We were wrong. The very next day
we got hit with 6 inches of snow! This is enough to give me a headache.
It is not a simple task to shovel a farm drive-way and the
pasture drives. If fact, I’m sure it would be pretty close to impossible unless
you had an army of friends to help shovel. So, how do we remove snow at The
Young Farms? Farmer Style.
That’s right. We hooked the ‘ole International Harvester up to
a giant snow blower. We, well I mean my dad, takes the tractor up and down the
driveway at our house a few times until it is cleared, then he moves onto taking
care the rest of the driveways on the farm. Doesn’t this make snow removal look
fun? Especially in the warmth the tractor cab!
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