Rolling the fields, after they have been disked and plowed, and before the fourth step-leveling.

What the roller does is smash and break up the clods of plowed earth, leaving a mellow loam, perfect for placing little seeds to grow.

Of course, everything had been going along pretty smooth, so it was time for a mishap.  Two teeth broke off the roller.  These are expensive little items; last year’s prices had them around $200 a piece.

One thing about it, life is never dull!