Cold temps + high humidity = Case weather. Tobacco leaves hung in sheds waiting to be stripped in the warmth of the barn. The cows chewed their cud as another bale was stacked in the corner ready for the Tobacco Pool.

“Cat’s in the Cradle” played on the radio as we wrapped up chores and stripped another bundle of leafy garland. We wrapped up one year as the next one waited in the wings. The Marlboro man dropped a quarter on the counter and headed west during the baby boomer years.

Cold temps + high humidity = Case weather. Tobacco leaves&nbsp;hung in sheds waiting to be stripped in the warmth of the barn.&nbsp;The cows chewed their cud as another bale was stacked in the corner ready for the Tobacco Pool.
&ldquo;Cat&rsquo;s in the Cradle&rdquo; played on the radio as we wrapped up&nbsp;chores and stripped another bundle of leafy garland. We wrapped&nbsp;up one year as the next one waited in the wings. The Marlboro&nbsp;man dropped a quarter on the counter and headed west during&nbsp;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

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