Last week was the world famous Farm Progress Hay Expo. This year it was held near Ossian, Iowa. It's about as much fun as a person can have standing fully clothed.
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This was the exhibit field from a mile away.
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Susie and Dena always do a great job of keeping things under control.
A view of the food court from my booth.
Holding an event like this on a gravel road is a dusty proposition.
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A liquid manure tank was used to water down the road for dust control.
Northeast Iowa has some great scenery.
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People watching hay equipment demonstrations.
Bored, so I photographed a reflection of some equipment.
Still bored.
Then, the field demos started near where I was. These forage harveters are amazing!
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