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A Year in the Life of a Farmer If I was to look at a farmer’s calendar, what would I see?

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1 A Year in the Life of a Farmer If I was to look at a farmer’s calendar, what would I see?

2 April The farm year does not start in January. It starts in April (spring time) instead. The farm year does not start in January. It starts in April (spring time) instead. Time for the farmers to get their year organized by fixing machinery and getting seed and other supplies on hand. Time for the farmers to get their year organized by fixing machinery and getting seed and other supplies on hand.

3 May The ground is finally warm! It is time to plant the crops. This is called ‘seeding’. The ground is finally warm! It is time to plant the crops. This is called ‘seeding’. Similar to planting a garden, but the garden is so big that you need a machine to help. Similar to planting a garden, but the garden is so big that you need a machine to help. First, the farmer needs to fertilize the soil and kill all the weeds in the field. First, the farmer needs to fertilize the soil and kill all the weeds in the field. Then the farmer uses his air seeder and plants the crop. The ground needs to be warm and moist for the crop to begin grow. Then the farmer uses his air seeder and plants the crop. The ground needs to be warm and moist for the crop to begin grow. If a farmer or rancher has cows, this is the time when most calves (babies) are born. If a farmer or rancher has cows, this is the time when most calves (babies) are born.

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5 June Now that the crop has had some heat and moisture, it has grown to have 2 – 4 leaves. Weeds will have grown in the crop also. The farmer does not want to have any weeds. Now that the crop has had some heat and moisture, it has grown to have 2 – 4 leaves. Weeds will have grown in the crop also. The farmer does not want to have any weeds. To get rid of the weeds, the farmer has to spray his crop with chemicals to kill the weeds. A farmer has to know the right chemicals to use so kill only the weeds. To get rid of the weeds, the farmer has to spray his crop with chemicals to kill the weeds. A farmer has to know the right chemicals to use so kill only the weeds.

6 July During the summer, the farmer watches his crop grow to be strong and healthy. During the summer, the farmer watches his crop grow to be strong and healthy. A farmer’s crop needs just the right about of heat and rain to mature and become plentiful. A farmer’s crop needs just the right about of heat and rain to mature and become plentiful. If a farmer has cows, July is the best month for the hay to be cut for food. If a farmer has cows, July is the best month for the hay to be cut for food.

7 August In August, farmers begin to get ready for harvest. In August, farmers begin to get ready for harvest. Harvest is when the grain is combined so the farmers can sell it and make money. Harvest is when the grain is combined so the farmers can sell it and make money. Farmers need to get their combines, grain trucks, and augurs ready by making sure they are working properly and not broken. Farmers need to get their combines, grain trucks, and augurs ready by making sure they are working properly and not broken. The farmers do not want any rain during the last 2 weeks of August because they are relying on the sun’s heat to dry and kill their crops. The farmers do not want any rain during the last 2 weeks of August because they are relying on the sun’s heat to dry and kill their crops. If the crop is not given enough sun to fully mature and stays cool and wet for a long period of time, it will rot and spoil. If the crop is not given enough sun to fully mature and stays cool and wet for a long period of time, it will rot and spoil.

8 September – October The fall is known to be the time of harvest. We give thanks to the harvest during Thanksgiving. The fall is known to be the time of harvest. We give thanks to the harvest during Thanksgiving. Sometimes, harvest does not take all of September and October to complete. It all depends on the weather. Sometimes, harvest does not take all of September and October to complete. It all depends on the weather. A farmer can not combine his grain if it is too wet because it will rot. Sometimes, a farmer must use his dryer to help the grain dry. A farmer can not combine his grain if it is too wet because it will rot. Sometimes, a farmer must use his dryer to help the grain dry.

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10 November - March The winter is spent repairing machinery and spending time with his family. A farmer also will sell lots of grain over the winter months to earn his living. The winter is spent repairing machinery and spending time with his family. A farmer also will sell lots of grain over the winter months to earn his living. If a farmer has cattle or other live stalk, then the winter months are spent feeding the animals and making sure they do not get sick on the cold weather. If a farmer has cattle or other live stalk, then the winter months are spent feeding the animals and making sure they do not get sick on the cold weather.


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