Haying

/ˈheɪɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process or season of cutting, drying, and harvesting hay from fields.

Etymology

From 'hay' as a verb, with the present participle suffix '-ing'; describes the agricultural activity or its season.

Kelly Says

Haying season was a critical moment—it had to happen after morning dew dried but before afternoon rain, and bad weather during haying could destroy an entire year's food supply for livestock.

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