For the last couple years, John and I have gone to Minnesota to help with the fall harvest. And by that, I mean we chisel plow or chop stalks for a few hours. I thoroughly enjoy driving tractor, so I really don't look at it as work. I enjoy the feeling of helping with harvest, and I get to it while listening to the radio and enjoying the fall season!
This year was especially fun because my dad bought a new tractor that has GPS in it. It is amazing! I chisel plowed with this tractor and the only time I actually had to drive was on the turns. As long as you are going in a straight path, the GPS will literally allow the tractor to drive itself. It is amazing how far technology has come in the last few years. Here are some pics of the inside of the tractor and the GPS.
Like I said, it's pretty fancy. I spent pretty much all day Saturday chisel plowing and I plowed an entire field, I think Dad said it was about 80 acres. Anyway, call me crazy but I enjoyed it. This was my view for most of Saturday.
While I was chisel plowing, John was chopping stalks all day. So, on Sunday we switched, I chopped and John chisel plowed. We got a lot of tillage done for my Dad and brother, and I think they appreciated it. We only had a couple break downs over the weekend, and I mainly just watched while the repairs were made. What can I say, I am a city girl now! John and I had a great weekend on the farm!
On a side note, my family is now completely done with harvest, and we also enjoyed some of my mom's cooking while at home. And here is the new tractor from the outside. John Deere!
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