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Making Hay
Hay bales dry in the field at Paul and Helen's farm. Hay fields don't need to be reseeded every year as do corn and soy fields but need occasional fertilizer to boost production. When growth is at its maximum during late spring or summer, the hay is cut, allowed to dry in the field, turned with a mechanical rake, and finally baled. Hay must be fully dry in the field before baling or there is a risk of spontaneous combustion. Barns occasionally burn when wet hay is taken in too soon.
Location: East Manchester Township, York County, PA
Making Hay
Hay bales dry in the field at Paul and Helen's farm. Hay fields don't need to be reseeded every year as do corn and soy fields but need occasional fertilizer to boost production. When growth is at its maximum during late spring or summer, the hay is cut, allowed to dry in the field, turned with a mechanical rake, and finally baled. Hay must be fully dry in the field before baling or there is a risk of spontaneous combustion. Barns occasionally burn when wet hay is taken in too soon.
Location: East Manchester Township, York County, PA