The weather continues to be pretty good for just about anything we want to do around the farm. Winter enthusiasts are disappointed, I’m sure, but we are not a winter activity family, so we’re good with the weather.

After spending some time in the office getting caught up, Dad quickly moved back outside to something he enjoys. He has been running the excavator cleaning ditches and reclaiming land from overgrown fence rows. It doesn’t take long for growth to move out from wooded area 10, 15, or even 30 feet! Roots can impact the crop land even farther into the field as a tree’s roots generally spread as far out as the tree goes up. The goal has been to remove growth back to the fence line.

Convincing dad

Since the excavator was purchased last year, I’ve been pushing to purchase a mulching head for it. I think a mulching head would simplify the process and allow us to work a day at a time. Currently cleaning fence rows ends up being more like a project. Here’s my three-point argument in favor of the purchase:

(We will see if dad reads this blog and can be persuaded!)

Though I have spent some time pushing piles and running the excavator, I have stayed in the office a bit longer and tried to get plan options laid out for this coming year. I have received most of the quotes I’ve requested and penciled out the options we will likely choose. We are currently in a holding pattern to see what the accountant says before we determine what purchases are made before year end.

Finally, I would be remiss not to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is able to take some time off and enjoy family and seasonal activities. Merry Christmas!