Chebanse, IL..... | "Here"
That first pass was known as a "back-furrow".
The end rows of that field, or any farm field was known as a "headland".
Luckily we have lots of kids getting back into recreational plowing (aka plow days) now so the practice won't totally die. I figured it would 30 yrs ago, but we surprise ourselves now.
If you ever get the chance to participate in a plow day....GO! You might have to borrow a plow or just borrow a ride for a few rounds. It is much more fun now than then.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EggUJcyU5TQ&t=21s |