Building fences and baling last year's hay. (Farming The Alps #3)

[@alexandergutfeldt1144]

In 1982, right before spending a year as an exchange Student to the US, I worked for four weeks on a farm in the mountains near Thun, Canton of Bern. The work was hard and the hours were long. But I was very lucky to be working with a young farmer who not only told me 'what' to do, but was also able to explain 'why' it had to be done and often he would mention what other approaches he had tried! Farming, especially up in the Alps, is hard work and deserves a better reputation than it gets! PS: Fences also need to be taken down so skiers ⛷️ don't get hurt! Especially tough barbed wire is a nightmare near downhill runs!

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

True, barbed wire is very dangerous for skiers.

[@an67481]

The country who gave us the Amish as a culture and movement must have some pretty good foundations and tricks over there, I wouldn’t believe otherwise

[@Marco-ie2xn]

It's good that you don't have a hay allergy

[@rjung_ch]

Love the series so far. The wolf one will be coming soon I bet. 👍

[@LeCalmar]

I've spent weeks removing barbwire, it's a nice job.

[@taar1]

Poor you always in the rain. this year isn't the greatest weather wise. Hopefully some sunny days coming soon.

[@maryabreu6924]

I never seen that machine before , does the farmer own it or rent it ?

[@AmericameetsSwitzerland]

It's hired. It's a small business that bales hay.

[@Marco-ie2xn]

Wie befriedigend es doch ist, abends, totmüde ins Bett gehen zu können, mit dem Wissen was man getan hat und wieso man müde ist.

[@rjung_ch]

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