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The Captivating Cotton Fields in Plainview, Texas!

Freda Savahl
4 min readOct 28, 2024

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Discover the unique artistry and charm of cotton farming in this vibrant landscape.

The Farmer’s grandsons in the cotton field. 10/25/2024.

October is cotton harvesting time in West Texas!

My son-in-law is a dedicated cotton farmer. When cotton prices fell sharply, he decided to reduce his workforce. This strategic move was crucial for conserving time, equipment, and fuel, ultimately safeguarding the future of his farm.

Achieving this required investing in state-of-the-art equipment, which empowers one individual to accomplish the work of five farm workers and four John Deere tractor strippers, compactors, and module builders.

Author’s photo State-of-the-art cotton stripper- Harrell Farm 10/27/2024
10/27/24- Lunch break — wife brings lunch — author’s photo
10/27/24 Cotton bales ready for transport. Harrell farm- author’s photo.

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Freda Savahl
Freda Savahl

Written by Freda Savahl

Retired Nurse Practitioner WHC /Contract Provider Deployment Military Services. US Citizen. Immigrant from South Africa 1978.

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