Plowing Bee

Because of the late, wet harvest last fall, very few fields of wheat were sown in our area. We were asked if part of our field could be used for a "plowing bee" for antique tractors and plows. We usually use the whole field to apply our natural fertilizer (manure) on until harvest, but we saved 30 acres for them to plow.
Saturday was the big day. We had .4 of an inch of rain overnight, so the ground was a little muddy on top. There was a lot of mud on the tires and a lot of wheel slippage. But the show went on and everyone seemed to enjoy it, and it was fun getting neighbors together. There were about 20 tractors plowing throughout the day, and the organizer brought extra plows to use. One problem is that not many in my generation and younger know how to set a plow any more. It's getting to be a lost art. When I plowed as a youngster, my Dad would set the plow.
Even our old Massey Harris 44 got in on the fun! We still use it every day, so we hardly consider it an antique. Maybe next year the JD 60 will give it a try.

Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.
1 Corinthians 9:10