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Built for Hay, Built to Last: Hayracks and Slovenia’s Rural Identity
Hayracks, or kozolci , are among the most distinctive and iconic features of the Slovenian rural landscape. Â These wooden structures, crafted by skilled carpenters, were originally developed to dry and store hay. Over time, they came to embody much more: the ingenuity of Slovenian farmers, their adaptation to changing climatic conditions, regional building traditions, and a deep sense of identity rooted in the land. Hayracks in Studor, Bohinj, Upper Carniola, 1980s. Photo by
2 days ago


A Hay Story
Phtographer Vlad Dimustrescu tells us a story about traditional haymaking in Romania, illustrated with his magnificent pictures: One of the first subjects that captivated me when I began practicing photography was the world of haymaking. It is a theme that follows the rhythm of the entire year. If it’s not the work of cutting and storing the hay - from late spring until the first snowfall - then it’s the task of carrying haystacks back home and feeding the animals through win
4 days ago


Hay-making with local resources in Pennsylvania, USA
Background: Our land is on a rocky ridge near the Susquehanna river in southeastern Pennsylvania. The soil is thin and it’s not easy to...
Sep 3


One Hundred Thirty Nine Harvests: Haying at the Central Experimental Farm and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum
As a working farm and historic site in the heart of Canada’s Capital, the decision to highlight hay by the A Year On The Field project...
Aug 29


Grower Intro "Burghof Damm" (GER)
It is time for the Introduction of our second growers for this years "Hay year". Burghof Damm Our second grower this year is the small...
Aug 28


Haymaking in the medieval period (c. 500–1500 A.D.)
Hay plays an important role in modern agriculture; it is used as fodder for horses, cattle and other ruminants and in times when it is...
Aug 27
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