The Vinje Family Farm: The Summer of 2012

Following a mild winter, spring came early which meant we were able to get into the fields early and get the planting done.

Everything was set and we seeded more than 1300 acres in a few days without much of a problem at all.

We seeded a few fields with a no-till drill with the hopes of going completely no-till in the next several years.

By the time the boys celebrated their 5th birthday on April 19th we were hopeful that by getting into the field early we would have a stellar year yield wise.

Then the hot and dry summer of 2012 started. While June and most of July were abnormally hot, we didn't get much in the form of rain at all.

Because the wheat was able to mature before the heat could damage it we were able to have a very successful wheat harvest.

With the help of the Ron Ellenson crew, and uncle Bill Vinje, we were able to take off more than 1300 acres of wheat in about 10 days.

Coop farming was something new for us this year and it was such a success we will probably continue to team up with Team Ellenson for soybean/corn harvest.

The summer has been a busy one on the farm, Jack and Owen were involved in Vacation Bible School, swimming lessons and gymnastics. That along with trips to the family lake cabin in Minnesota and a trip to Medora made for a full summer.

As we look ahead to fall, both Nick and I have mixed feelings about our "babies" starting school.

Jack and Owen will be starting kindergarten in Aug. 22nd and will be in separate classes.

So, we shall see how all that plays out!

Have a wonderful rest of the summer, and check back to find out more about the adventures on the Vinje Farm!