 Welcome to Farming the Countryside. I'm Andrew McRae. As we celebrate Independence Day weekend, we take time to remember a part of our American history. Our trip takes us to the Green River Valley, Wyoming, where about 200 years ago, a mix of mountain men, supply trains, and Native Americans assembled for what were known as the Mountain Man Rendezvous. It's an interesting piece of American history that speaks to the qualities of freedom, entrepreneurship, and survival. It's our Farming the Countryside Independence Weekend show, and it's brought to you by Pro Farmer.