We have a lot to chew on in this episode. As the rhythmic click, click, click of the planter echoes in the background. Your tobacco allotment required lots of hard work by hand. Transplanting, hoeing and topping were only the beginning, as this “tubby” crop was truly a family affair!

By mid-June that steady planter clicking could lull you into a trance. And for the next 60 days the tobacco required constant attention right in the thick of the busiest season. For many farmers it was known as the “mortgage lifter” during the baby boomer years.

We have a lot to chew on in this episode. As the rhythmic click, click, click of the planter echoes in the background. Your tobacco allotment required lots of hard work by hand. Transplanting, hoeing and topping were only the beginning, as this &ldquo;tubby&rdquo; crop was truly a family affair!
By mid-June that steady planter clicking could lull you into a trance. And for&nbsp;the next 60 days the tobacco required constant attention right in the thick of&nbsp;the busiest season. For many farmers it was known as the &ldquo;mortgage lifter&rdquo;&nbsp;during the baby boomer years.

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

Farm Tales and Cow Pies

Tobacco,  Part 1

What was the color of your favorite farm tractor? Red, orange, green, yellow or blue…who knew the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow was hooked up to a tractor! Was the first tractor you drove a letter – B, C or H – or a number 50, 60 or 300?

Horsepower was key as the 4 wheels replaced the 4 legs of your horse on the farm. Let’s dust off the as we fire up your memories of farm tractors during the baby boomer years. Time to get the podcast rolling and don’t pop the clutch!

What was the color of your favorite farm tractor? Red, orange, green, yellow or blue&hellip;who knew the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow was hooked up to a tractor! Was the first tractor you drove a letter &ndash; B, C or H &ndash; or a number 50, 60 or 300?
Horsepower was key as the 4 wheels replaced the 4 legs of your horse on the farm. Let&rsquo;s dust off the as we fire up your memories of farm&nbsp;tractors during the baby boomer years. Time to get the podcast rolling and&nbsp;don&rsquo;t pop the clutch!

Farm Tractors

The oil is boiling as Mom slides the donuts into their 375 degree bath. The smell of baking bread drifts upstairs pulling you out of bed. But DON’T JUMP around the oven as you race into the kitchen or the bread will…! We’re back with a couple more courses along with a few desserts.

Mounds of mashed potatoes and gravy in TV dinners and from our gardens were devoured as we watched the Waltons and Green Acres. Shake ‘n Bake chicken, hotcakes/pancakes and banana flips are on the menu as we heat up leftovers. Grab your spoon and dig in but don’t forget the butter…lots of butter!

The oil is boiling as Mom slides the donuts into their 375 degree&nbsp;bath. The smell of baking bread drifts upstairs pulling you out of&nbsp;bed. But DON&rsquo;T JUMP around the oven as you race into the&nbsp;kitchen or the bread will&hellip;! We&rsquo;re back with a couple more&nbsp;courses along with a few desserts.
Mounds of mashed potatoes and gravy in TV dinners and from&nbsp;our gardens were devoured as we watched the Waltons and&nbsp;Green Acres. Shake &lsquo;n Bake chicken, hotcakes/pancakes and&nbsp;banana flips are on the menu as we heat up leftovers. Grab your&nbsp;spoon and dig in but don&rsquo;t forget the butter&hellip;lots of butter!

 Farm Foods, Part 2

Pickled herring and pickled pigs feet, stuff of nightmares or tasty treats. Watermelon chilled all day in the tank. Hot sweet corn slathered with butter fresh from the field. Meat and potatoes seven days a week. We’re diving in teeth first recalling the food that made us who we are today.

Pour a cup of coffee or grab a glass of milk. We have sandwiches with cheese, bologna or weisswurst. Chicken noodle soup for what ails you - homemade or from a can. The dinner bell is ringing and the table has been set. Time to sit, pray and eat before it gets cold!

Pickled herring and pickled pigs feet, stuff of nightmares or tasty treats.&nbsp;Watermelon chilled all day in the tank. Hot sweet corn slathered with butter&nbsp;fresh from the field. Meat and potatoes seven days a week. We&rsquo;re diving in&nbsp;teeth first recalling the food that made us who we are today.
Pour a cup of coffee or grab a glass of milk. We have sandwiches with&nbsp;cheese, bologna or weisswurst. Chicken noodle soup for what ails you -&nbsp;homemade or from a can. The dinner bell is ringing and the table has been&nbsp;set. Time to sit, pray and eat before it gets cold!

Tobacco, Part 1

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