Harvest season is in full swing, and this week’s Meal in the Field took us near Plunkett, where the Dale family farm has been operating since 1979.
The family-run operation is now in its third and fourth generations, with a fifth already getting a head start, Jeff’s young son, who has already taken a turn at the combine.
The Dale's manage about 5,000 acres of land and 500 head of cattle, keeping them busy year-round.
We grow just about everything, they explained. “We need feed for cattle and grain to sell. So, it’s canola, wheat, oats a bit of everything.”
So far, the family says harvest has gone fairly well. “We had a good last week,” they shared. “And good last three days" without any breakdowns they joked. Maybe we’re okay now.”
Weather has cooperated recently, with dry skies helping the combines keep rolling.
When asked about the surprise of being chosen for a Meal in the Field, the Dale's said it was a welcome break. “It was a great thing. We’ve never had anything like that. We always have supper in the field, but never this. It’s nice to be able to win something.”
The family enjoyed their well-deserved meal and the chance to pause together during another busy harvest season.