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Winter on the farm in Missouri is a mix of hard work and stunning views.
When the snow falls, farms turn into postcard-worthy scenes. But as Cole Hunter found, the daily chores don’t stop just because it looks beautiful outside.
In our latest slideshow, Hunter captures the rhythm of winter farm life — from a cow standing in a pasture covered in snow, to the familiar sight of feeding cattle whether in the pen or on pasture. And, of course, one of the least fun winter tasks — a farmer breaking ice in the pond on a frigid day. There is nothing like swinging an ax on a freezing morning to wake you up.
Will these cold, snowy scenes repeat in February? You never know; Missouri winters are unpredictable.
The state averages 13 to 20 inches of snow per year, depending on your location. Temperatures swing wildly as well. In January, the average lows typically hover around 20 degrees F, but this year the state experienced single digits or even below-zero windchills.
Who knows what the rest of the winter will bring? Some years, we get snow that sticks around, and other times, it’s gone quickly. But one thing is for sure, when the snow does fall, it sure makes the farm look incredible, and it’s likely Hunter is out capturing every detail.
You will see and read more of the Pike County native’s content in the coming days, weeks and months. But for now, enjoy a sneak peek of amazing photography by this Northwest Missouri State University senior, young farmer and entrepreneur who owns C.H. Photography.
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