
Farm - The Heart of Modern Farming

by Mike Savad
Title
Farm - The Heart of Modern Farming
Artist
Mike Savad
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The modern farm is more than just a place of work. It's the heart of a community where hard work, love, and respect for the land come together to create something special.
Did you every wonder why barns are often red? They did it for practical reasons, red paint was cheap and readily available, it was also very effective at preventing rust on metal structures like barns and farm buildings. The first red paint was simply a mix of iron oxide (rust) and linseed oil, they found this combination very effective, it was waterproof as well. The red color even allowed the heat from the sun to warm up the building which was great for colder climates.
Today its red because people like it red, as its a traditional color, even on modern buildings like this one.
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May 18th, 2023
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