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FOCUS ON TEXAS
Odd Farm Equipment
By Ashley Clary
This month’s topic was confusing for many, as we received many more entries for “old” farm equipment rather than “odd” farm equipment. In the end, we chose the ones that we had the most trouble identifying and picked one that’s a common sight on a farm–but has an unusual, colorful twist.
Sherry McAlexander of Wood County Electric Cooperative sent us this photo of what we later learned is a hay rake. Originally, our best guess was some sort of tricked-out clothes hanger.
While this was one of those entries confusing “old” with “odd,” we still thought it was strange enough to include as one of our favorite picks. This machine, looking like a hybrid of train engine and tractor, was spotted by Elise Westfall, the daughter of Kyle and Joan Westfall. The Westfalls are members of Bryan Texas Utilities.
There were very few guesses on what this contraption is. Is it a one-row cultivator? Or is it a rare torture device? Linda Brannen of Pedernales Electric Cooperative didn’t have any guesses for us when she submitted this photograph.
Holy pink tractor, Batman! Thank you to Patricia and Paul Roy of Pedernales Electric Cooperative for sending us this photo of a farm’s daily worker—with a makeover.
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Upcoming in Focus on Texas
Mar Caught in the Act
Apr Bridges
May At the (Texas) Beach
June Stained Glass Windows
July Vacation Photos
Aug Sisters
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