Synopses & Reviews
The art of making hay is as old as farming itself, and even today, no matter how sophisticated the machinery, it evokes the connection of a person to the land. For anyone undertaking the task of making hay for the first time or if you have a few haying seasons under your belt, Small-Scale Haymaking takes you through every step of the process. From plowing and planting the field to cutting, baling, and storing the hay, author Spencer Yost explains what to do, citing examples and describing situations from his own experience as a hay farmer.
Information about buying and maintaining all types of haying equipment is covered in this book, as well as developing a farm plan for the future. Practical advice and step-by-step instructions will help first-time and veteran hay farmers through the entire haying process to where they can sit back and admire, with pride, a bare hay field and a full hay mow.
Synopsis
For those who are undertaking haymaking for the first time, this book offers wise counsel and practical advice, providing step-by-step instructions that will see the new or casual farmer through the entire process. From plowing and planting the field to cutting, baling, and storing, author Spencer Yost clearly and concisely explains what to do, citing examples and describing instructive situations from his own experience as a hay farmer. He also includes ample information of the different types of haying equipment and basic machinery maintenance. Also includes informative sidebars on seed types and sowing information; using GPS surveying to estimate planting yields; how to test hay dryness with a microwave oven, and other helpful hints.
Synopsis
'This book provides step-by-step instructions for the new or casual farmer undertaking haymaking for the first time. From plowing and planting the field to cutting, baling, and storing, author Spencer Yost clearly and concisely explains what to do, citing examples and describing instructive situations from his own experience as a hay farmer. He also includes ample information of the different types of haying equipment and basic machinery maintenance.\n
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Synopsis
Complete, step-by-step instructions for the farmer taking up haymakingfrom plowing and planting to cutting, baling, and storing to different types of haying equipment and basic machinery maintenance.
About the Author
Spencer Yost raises hay on a small-scale farm in northwester North Carolina, where he lives with his wife. He has two grown children, and when he isn’t in the field, he is a contracting software engineer and operates the antique tractor websites www.antique-tractor.com and www.atis.net.
Table of Contents
Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Haying Finances
Chapter 2: Planting
Chapter 3: Field Management and Maintenance
Chapter 4: Harvesting
Chapter 5: Tractor and Implement Maintenance
Index