Winter offers no break for busy Oregon farmers December 17, 1997. . . Oregon farmers have completed another grueling harvest. Oregon ranchers have just rounded up the livestock.
Winter is now here and, finally, it is time to relax until springtime.
At least for most agricultural operators, this is no time to sit back and forget about the farming operation. Depending on the type of operation, there may be work yet to do outdoors. In nearly all cases, there is always work to do indoors. Budgeting for the coming year is also a winter chore for farmers and ranchers. There is the usual visit with the banker, too.