Hay

Each fall, hay bales become the ideal canvas for crafting scenes that share stories about agriculture. 

This fall, agribusinesses, community groups, county Farm Bureaus, FFA chapters, 4-H clubs and individuals across Virginia created unique displays with hay bales to compete in Virginia Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Hay Bale Decorating Contest.

To reduce the risk of roadway incidents, Floyd County hay farmer Robert Janney sometimes chooses odd hours to move heavy equipment on rural roads, like an early Sunday morning.

Farmers who are getting ready to cut and bale hay should make a habit of checking equipment before heading out to the field.