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Will urbanization be the demise of this farming community?
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Farming is a necessity of life and is as much a part of Hamilton as its' factories and plants....
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Meet the sheep. Their coats are sheared to provide wool for clothing.
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This is an example of a farmer's yield. It is cattle corn to provide feed for the livestock.
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Although many people get frustrated with the delays associated with being stuck behind a tractor,...
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These Silo's are used to store grain in the winter and supply seeds for the upcoming spring season for farmers in the area.
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This horse is in training for the 2008 show season. He is a 2 yr old bay gelding American Quarter Horse.
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These trails lead back to an irrigation pond which is used as a reserved water source in case of drought. These fences also divide the property line.
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Back before vehicles, these horses would be used as a means of transportation. Now these guys are used for leisure.
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No farm can be called a farm without a John Deere, cause nothing runs like a Deere!
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These rafters are home to many birds making nests. Look our for Fuzzy and Socks!
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This hay mound is ready for this seasons first cut after some needed renovations to the floor.
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Meet two barn cats, Socks and Fuzzy. These two are mean, lean mousing machine's! They just woke up...
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This gateway into steel city features rolling hayfields and countless livestock. The road located...
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This is Sabrina. She is responsible for laying an egg a day.
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This tractor has been farming for 50+ years, and was one of my great-grandfathers first purchases....
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Hamilton's Agriculture
