Turns out people are surprisingly skeptical about free things. It often takes a little convincing to get them to accept a gift, even when it's fresh-picked sweet corn. Sharing the abundance feels good, though. #laurafarms #farming #agriculture #sweetcorn

Giving old equipment new life is the motto around here. This truck's brakes were dicey, so we grabbed some Kroil (smells weird!) and brake fluid to fix it up. Turns out, we go through a lot of brake fluid – maybe too much old stuff lying around. #laurafarms #farming #agriculture #restoration

A record harvest this year, with a haul of corn ready to be given away. Lots of sweat went into this, but seeing the result makes it worthwhile. Heading to town tomorrow to share the bounty. #laurafarms #farming #agriculture #corn

Turns out, humans only directly eat about 1% of the corn grown in the US. The rest fuels ethanol production or livestock feed, eventually making its way to our plates via meat. Animals process it more efficiently than our bodies do. #laurafarms #farming #agriculture #corn

Turns out, 99% of US corn isn't for eating. We're harvesting some of that precious 1% sweet corn today – not for sale, but as a tradition to give away for free. #laurafarms #farming #agriculture #corn #sweetcorn

Harvesting sweet corn is great, but sharing it with the community feels even more special. It’s a small way to say thank you to neighbors who are always there to help, whether it's with a tractor or a military truck. #laurafarms #farming #agriculture #sweetcorn #community