Local Fence

The months of rain followed by a couple of weeks of sun have transformed the farm meadows. The grass is waist high and the weeds are even higher. Farmers have started to cut for hay, a risky business that requires a few more days without rain for the hay to dry before it is taken indoors.

It must taste nice, becuse it sure doesn't look appetising.




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