When I first started at Wagner there was one thing that was a bit hard to get used to at first and that was being on a farm and having it surrounded by houses. Even the other agricultural museums that I worked on didn't have families living at the edge of the fences. This arrangement has been interesting for both side of the line. When the cows used to make it a routine of escaping it was to the detriment of many of the neighbors gardens and plantings. Then there is the always popular manure spreading day on the farm. I am sure we are loved that week. Through it all we still have managed to have a great relationship with our friends on the other side of the fence. This week the farm hosted a meeting for those who live around the property to come and hear a little update for the season and to ask any questions they might have. There were many old stories shared and it was a great time to catch up.
