Neighbors gather as the behemoth slowly emerges from the shed. The earth shakes
and gravel crunches under steel wheels as it rolls into position. Shocks of oats stand
mutely in the field unable to move as they await their fate.


The belts tighten, bearings and sprockets start to spin faster and faster as the machine
roars to life. Bundles of oats are delivered heads up, and then devoured by the gathering teeth!


The straw pile grows as oats are bagged and bound. Tables are overloaded with food
and second helpings of pie and ice cream are encouraged – “ Thrashing” season has arrived!

Neighbors gather as the behemoth slowly emerges from the shed. The earth shakes and gravel crunches under steel wheels as it rolls into position. Shocks of oats stand mutely in the field unable to move as they await their fate.
 The belts tighten, bearings and sprockets start to spin faster and faster as the machine roars to life. Bundles of oats are delivered heads up, and then devoured by the&nbsp;gathering teeth!
 The straw pile grows as oats are bagged and bound. Tables are overloaded with food and second helpings of pie and ice cream are encouraged &ndash; &ldquo; Thrashing&rdquo; season has&nbsp;arrived!

Many baby boomers left their rural route addresses as they made their
way in the world. But your farm remains a part of who you
are…regardless of your current address. Join Dan and Daryl as they
share tales about growing up down on the farm during those baby
boomer years. Just close your eyes and imagine the smell of fresh cut
hay or feel the softness of a baby chick in your hands. You can hear the
cows as they return from the nearby pasture. We invite you to listen,
relax and remember a way of life that is vanishing from our rural roots.

Dan grew up on a dairy farm on Chipmunk Ridge overlooking the
Coulee region of western WI. Daryl grew up on a dairy farm at Rural
Route 1 in southern MN. Like so many other baby boomers they left the
cows behind and pursued other opportunities. But 40 years later, all
they have to do is close their eyes and the tales a

Many baby boomers left their rural route addresses as they made their way in the world. But your farm remains a part of who you are&hellip;regardless of your current address. Join Dan and Daryl as they share tales about growing up down on the farm during those baby boomer years. Just close your eyes and imagine the smell of fresh cut hay or feel the softness of a baby chick in your hands. You can hear the cows as they return from the nearby pasture. We invite you to listen, relax and remember a way of life that is vanishing from our rural roots.
Dan grew up on a dairy farm on Chipmunk Ridge overlooking the Coulee region of western WI. Daryl grew up on a dairy farm at Rural Route 1 in southern MN. Like so many other baby boomers they left the cows behind and pursued other opportunities. But 40 years later, all they have to do is close their eyes and the tales a

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