Friends, neighbors help fight harvest fire

Paula Peterson
Oct 4, 2023
Oct 4, 2023

Down on the Farm (1).jpg — Low wind, a mostly harvested field and quick response from firefighters helped keep a harvest fire in check at the Peterson farm.
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Right this very minute down on the farm we are feeling overwhelmed, blessed and ready for 2023 to be in our taillights. September was truly taxing month.

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Down on the Farm (3).jpg — Low wind, a mostly harvested field and quick response from firefighters helped keep a harvest fire in check at the Peterson farm.
Submitted photo

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Down on the Farm (2).jpg — Trent and Tony and Jarod put out flames with the Bundy water truck.
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Down on the Farm (4).jpg — Low wind, a mostly harvested field and quick response from firefighters helped keep a harvest fire in check at the Peterson farm.
Submitted photo

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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.