The answer lies in the soil

Every two years the Young Farmers of the Lot hold a weekend show with demonstrations, old tractors, cattle judging and lots of other attractions and trade stands.  We went yesterday (the second time we've been) as we really like seeing the cattle and listening to the judge's explanations as to what they are looking for.  We were also impressed with the demonstration of an Australian piece of equipment that was able to hold a sheep and turn it upside down so that the shepherd could inspect the sheep's feet (in Australia they use it to shear around their tails to prevent parasites).

It was interesting to see a demonstration of an old threshing/baling machine.  It wasn't roped off to the public and so people were able to get quite close to huge drive belts flapping around at speed.  Wouldn't be allowed in the UK !!

But our highlight was watching the cattle being judged .. with all ages parading them .. from about 3 years old!

The farming community is a total world of its own.