As winter draws to a close (at least it appears to be), I think back on some of my farm life wintertime memories. As a young girl, I remember the sound of the furnace blower kicking in, and if it was the weekend, the sweet realization that there was no need to get up for school. Instead, it was a chance to snuggle down deeper under the blankets and drift back to sleep. I also remember my dad coming into the house with fogged up glasses after milking the cow. I paid attention to when he came in because my job was to get the strainer, filter, and empty gallon bucket ready for the pail of fresh milk. Along with milking the cow, Dad also had to chop the ice so the cows could drink and stay hydrated. Farmers and ranchers spend a lot of time and effort to keep their livestock and crops hydrated, because, obviously, livestock and crops that are not well-hydrated are stressed and produce less.
Hydration is important year-round, not just during the summer
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