Combining Peas

Combining Peas  Today, Manhattan, MT hosted their annual potato festival.  It’s one of the oldest and largest festivals in Montana.  The valley around Manhattan grows much of this country’s potato seeds; although, they do not grow potatoes.  The area grows many other grains including wheat, peas, barley, etc.  Yesterday, I got a chance to ride a couple of rounds on a new combine with a 35 foot head, harvesting peas.  I have not been on a combine since I was a kid helping on the farm in northern Illinois.   Obviously, I did not capture this image since I’m in it.  Many thanks to Deb, Rick, and Jeremy from Gluten Free Prairie for capturing a few images of me.  And, many thanks to Nick for giving us a tour of his beautiful farm and allowing me to hitch a ride while combining peas.