Piles of snow cause change of plans at Peterson farm

By Paula Peterson, Waverly, Neb.
Feb 3, 2021
Feb 3, 2021

Steers in snow — Calves stand in snow at the Peterson farm near Waverly after a storm in late January dumped 13 inches.
Submitted photo

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By Paula Peterson, Waverly, Neb.

Right this very minute down on the farm we have spent the last week moving snow.

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Peterson farm snow — Snow is piled around the Peterson farm after the Waverly area received 13 inches in late January. It caused the Petersons to change their plan and spent time clearing snow to get their regular work done.
Submitted photo

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