First cutting of hay is done

The late and wet spring has created a challenge for all farmers in Wisconsin as continued rains made many fields inaccessible to tractors.
We finally harvested our first cutting of hay in mid-June, nearly three weeks after our first cutting last year. Chris took vacation from work so he could focus on baling hay. It was a heavy first crop, which is fortunate, because our hay supply from last year was running out.
Despite some equipment challenges, we were able to put into the barn nearly 2,000 bales. We could have had 400 more, but our hay baler broke down before we could get it all in. Then it rained for eight consecutive days, essentially ruining the hay that was left in the fields.
We have put that hay into large round bales and will use it for animal bedding in the winter.
Meanwhile, our focus will be getting the baler fixed and to get ready for our second cutting of hay, which so far is looking very good.
You can't have too much hay because it can store for many years in the barn.