Half-way through a three month calving process Jonathan Hart makes his way out to a pasture next to his rural Centerville home. Battling a cold and fighting exhaustion from many sleepless nights, Hart moves with a determination as he rolls out hay bails for his cows and checks the health of newborn calves. Hart and many other farmers across the Midwest are deep into the annual ritual of spring calving and this year, at least for Hart, the weather has cooperated. The above video is a glimpse at the care and dedication farmers provide during the busy calving season.
Jonathan Hart holds one his newborn calves.
Written by Joe Murphy
Joe is a photographer and writer for Iowa Farm Bureau.
Great video. I always enjoy seeing the new baby calves in the fields.
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Care and dedication–two words significant to all types of farmers. Whether caring for livestock, planting and
harvesting crops, putting up hay or silage to feed animals, the farmer is dedicated to his profession and by doing so, feeds the world both efficiently and economically. The American Farmer is a heritage to be proud of and to hopefully pass on to future generations of farmers.
Well put Raymond! I couldn’t agree more.
“The American Farmer is a heritage to be proud of and to hopefully pass on to future generations of farmers.”