Time to reflect at the water tank

Jan 1, 2026
Jan 1, 2026

Paula Peterson

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Right this very minute down on the farm, we are changing seasons! We went directly from fall to winter, harvesting to watering cows and football to wrestling. I personally would prefer a slight lag between seasons, but that was not the case this year.

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Down on the Farm 1.jpeg — Paula Peterson helps water the cows, giving her time to think.
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Down on the Farm 2.JPG — The cows are always excited to see the Petersons with the water truck.
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Down on the Farm 4.JPG — Christian wrestles in his senior year, getting right into the season after a football championship.
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Down on the Farm 3.JPG — Taking a moment to appreciate the moment.
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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.