I do not come from farming. Still, it is pretty hard to grow up in Iowa without some knowledge of agricultural workings. My mother's stepfather retired from FedEx back in the 80's to grow a few crops and raise some cattle. We spent a lot of time at his and my grandmother's farm south of Des Moines. Gathering for holidays or to go fishing in their pond. …
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