Some of the hill farmers in the area cut their first crop of hay on or around April 20. That's pretty early, but with the combination of such a hot, early spring and the prospect of another drought like last summer, I'm sure they want to try to get two crops cut before June if possible. The hay shortage last year was bad.

Carrying away a large round bale on a tractor spike

Carrying away a large round bale on a tractor spike
