MAKING HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES
When the wind is in the East, it is good for neither man nor beast; When the wind is in the North, the old beasts should not venture forth; When the wind is in the South, it blows hay into the horse’s mouth; When the wind is in the West, it is of all the winds, the best.
– Folklore
farmers, farming this patch of earth at Drover’s Way Farm, our senses are ever attuned to the weather and the seasons, taking note of nature’s absolute deadlines as we strive to produce food for man and beast. As I step out of my farmhouse door every morning, I inevitably pause on the stone step. I take note of the conditions, the wind, the scent in the air. I feel the temperature on my skin, the sense of movement in the trees, the moisture level underfoot, and listen for cues from the sounds of the animals, both wild and domestic. Yes, as a modern farmer, I have checked Environment Canada’s weather website for a more
