We're Going to Need a Tractor

Even in winter, standing there, looking at the pasture I had already begun to realize what ALDEN Ranch would look like without cows grazing.

I said "Honey, if you want to keep camping out here, we're going to need a tractor for mowing."  Well, it was either that or hiring someone.  And if you think for a second Alan was going to miss an opportunity to operate a big machine, then you don't know him at all.

After talking to a few of our experienced friends, we settled on the Kubota tractor.  We were told it was a "working man's tractor."

We bought the tractor from the nice people at Payne County Implement Company on Perkins Road near Stillwater.  They were easy to deal with and also very helpful.  They pointed out that if we planned to work the ranch as an agricultural business that we needed to get our tax exempt number before purchasing the tractor.

Steph is a natural farm hand.  I love watching her drive the tractor.  She can use the front loader better than most!