Agriculture and Farm Equipment on the National Mall

It was the last thing we expected to see. When we drove in to town on Monday in search of photos for the 52Frames weekly challenge, the National mall was very congested. Only when we found a parking spot by the Capitol and walked over to where all the hubbub was did we realize what was going on. Apparently it was “ag on the mall” week where the latest farm equipment and agricultural innovation was being touted. It was meant for both the public and policymakers - specifically for the farm bill. I don’t know much  about it, and it’s almost a sad statement. Walking through the event just brings to life the types of things that make a farm work. The equipment is unbelievable! The combines were so huge I don’t know how they even made their way to the National mall. The photos just don’t do it justice. The tires on these things are taller than anyone who passed by. The funniest thing was to see a police dog being scared of a fake cow. Unfortunately I don’t think the event was held over the weekend - just three workdays. It was a very interesting morning walk that not o it took is there, b it also to the Hirshhorn museum and back to the botanic garden. You never know what you are going to run in to in town. This was a very interesting sight to see.