Episode 314 - Bringing in the Crops   addthis
They came from Ireland and England to learn about American agricultural practices. Early in the season, they learned about harvesting at a contract harvesting outfit in Edson, Kansas. Then it was life on the road bringing in crops in Oklahoma and moving north with the harvest season. This time we catch up with them as they bring in a harvest of wheat in Montana. It’s a journey that has taught them about farming and life.


 

  

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While Montana gets its nickname as the “Treasure State” because of the importance of mining, the state is also one of America’s largest producers of Wheat and Barley. In fact, Montana produces more than 5 million acres of wheat crops each year. One other Ag fact about Montana. It ranks in the top five as a producer of Honeybee Colonies.

Links
Montana Farm Bureau
Montana Department of Agriculture

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