Fall brings new chapters for crops, cattle, kids

Oct 1, 2025
Oct 1, 2025

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Paula Peterson

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Right this very minute down on the farm we are moving to the next chapter on several different areas.

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Down on the Farm 2.JPG — The Petersons' field corn is almost ready for harvest.
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Down on the Farm 3.JPG — The Petersons' 2025 weaned calves get preconditioned for the next chapter in their lives.
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Down on the Farm 1.JPG — Grandson Christian learns how to create a protein tub at the recent SCC-Beatrice Ag day event.
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Paula Peterson and her husband raise crops and cows near Waverly, Nebraska. She loves to share her love of agriculture with people from all walks of life, and she is active with several agriculture organizations. She can be reached at pgpeterson86@gmail.com.