My Crazy Life as a Farmers Wife

Potato Harvest Videos: How It All Works

Digging Potatoes: This little video was taken by my nephew in law. He put his camera on his remote control tricopter and took this awesome video. It might take a bit to load, but it's a great video! Make sure to watch the second half of the video where the harvester actually loads the potatoes into the trucks. Unloading the trucks and transfering the potatoes to the cellar: This video is just a quick one I took on my iphone, but it shows how we transfer the potatoes into the cellars where they are stored until they are sold to the open market.

Spud Harvest 2012 (Part II)

Phew! Harvest officially wrapped up today! We finished digging 670 acres of potatoes in 11 days of hard work. I can honestly say that for our little farming operation, this seemed to be one of the smoothest harvests yet. We dug quick with few breakdowns, and the weather was amazing. Of course, none of it would be possible without my hubby and his help who meticulously go through each and every piece of equipment before harvest...or without the help of our amazing family and friends who drive tractors, trucks, and help with the whole process. I am so thankful for all of their hard work and help. I always feel tired and relieved the whole process is over, but at the same time, my heart feels full to see the huge task that we have all just accomplished together, and to see the accumulation of all of David and Barry's hard work throughout the year.

I love when the girls run to greet their daddy...

or greet granny...

 

Spud Harvest 2012 (Part I)

I can't believe it's here again! We have been extremely busy with our annual potato harvest, but I'm glad to say that we are only a few days away from being finished! It's been a lot of hard work...but as always, we enjoy the time together with family and friends...

These two little girls have their birthdays (and parties) during potato harvest every year...so it's the only thing they know :)

 

I'll be back with the rest of our harvest photos as soon as we finish up. I hope you're all enjoying the beautiful days of fall as much as I am.