Daniel Parson

Oxford College Farm

Oxford GA

Essential Tools and Machinery for

Small Farms and Market Growers

David Pitre

Tecolote Farm

Austin TX

How Does Your Garden Mow

bull Finish mower Lawn mower on steroids

bull Bush hog Rotary mower cuts saplings

bull Sickle bar Low power large pieces

bull Scythe Silent sickle bar

bull Flail mower Shredder

bull String trimmer Small jobs

Primary Tillage

TYPES

Disc and chisel (most

common)

Rototiller

Moldboard Plow

Spader

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Depth

Plow Pans

Soil Structure

Timing

Soil Layer Mixing

Equipment Soil Working

Greenhouse

Irrigation Drip Systems

Equipment Planting

Weed Control

Hoeing and Handweeding

Cultivate Then plant to moisture (Flaming)

Tractor Cultivation knives and sweeps

Lely cultivator

Buddingh Basket Cultivator

Bezzerides Spyders

Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

How Does Your Garden Mow

bull Finish mower Lawn mower on steroids

bull Bush hog Rotary mower cuts saplings

bull Sickle bar Low power large pieces

bull Scythe Silent sickle bar

bull Flail mower Shredder

bull String trimmer Small jobs

Primary Tillage

TYPES

Disc and chisel (most

common)

Rototiller

Moldboard Plow

Spader

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Depth

Plow Pans

Soil Structure

Timing

Soil Layer Mixing

Equipment Soil Working

Greenhouse

Irrigation Drip Systems

Equipment Planting

Weed Control

Hoeing and Handweeding

Cultivate Then plant to moisture (Flaming)

Tractor Cultivation knives and sweeps

Lely cultivator

Buddingh Basket Cultivator

Bezzerides Spyders

Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Primary Tillage

TYPES

Disc and chisel (most

common)

Rototiller

Moldboard Plow

Spader

FACTORS TO CONSIDER

Depth

Plow Pans

Soil Structure

Timing

Soil Layer Mixing

Equipment Soil Working

Greenhouse

Irrigation Drip Systems

Equipment Planting

Weed Control

Hoeing and Handweeding

Cultivate Then plant to moisture (Flaming)

Tractor Cultivation knives and sweeps

Lely cultivator

Buddingh Basket Cultivator

Bezzerides Spyders

Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Equipment Soil Working

Greenhouse

Irrigation Drip Systems

Equipment Planting

Weed Control

Hoeing and Handweeding

Cultivate Then plant to moisture (Flaming)

Tractor Cultivation knives and sweeps

Lely cultivator

Buddingh Basket Cultivator

Bezzerides Spyders

Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Greenhouse

Irrigation Drip Systems

Equipment Planting

Weed Control

Hoeing and Handweeding

Cultivate Then plant to moisture (Flaming)

Tractor Cultivation knives and sweeps

Lely cultivator

Buddingh Basket Cultivator

Bezzerides Spyders

Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Irrigation Drip Systems

Equipment Planting

Weed Control

Hoeing and Handweeding

Cultivate Then plant to moisture (Flaming)

Tractor Cultivation knives and sweeps

Lely cultivator

Buddingh Basket Cultivator

Bezzerides Spyders

Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Equipment Planting

Weed Control

Hoeing and Handweeding

Cultivate Then plant to moisture (Flaming)

Tractor Cultivation knives and sweeps

Lely cultivator

Buddingh Basket Cultivator

Bezzerides Spyders

Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Weed Control

Hoeing and Handweeding

Cultivate Then plant to moisture (Flaming)

Tractor Cultivation knives and sweeps

Lely cultivator

Buddingh Basket Cultivator

Bezzerides Spyders

Lilliston Rolling Cultivator

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Equipment Harvest

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Used -------------- New

bull Lower initial cost

bull Higher repair costs

bull Your time is

valuable

bull Greater breakdown

potential

bull Best if you can

repair it

bull Years trouble-free

bull Warranty

bull Maintenance

counts

bull Local dealerrepair

bull Options tailored to

your operation

bull Best if you can

afford it

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Realistic Maintenance

bull Winter Overhaul

ndash Change oil

ndash Change filters

ndash Adjust settings clean anything you can

bull Check oil every time

bull Change oil at least once during season

bull Adjust and tighten often

bull Fix problems ASAP

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Equipment Safety

bull Read your operatorrsquosownerrsquos manual--

seriously

bull Properly maintain equipment

bull Donrsquot disable safety features--really

donrsquot

bull Wear well-fitting long pants shirt

bull Use ear protection safety glasses

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Equipment Sources

bull Bother your local tractor dealer

bull wwwearthtoolsbcscom

bull wwwmarketfarmcom

bull wwwferrari-tractorscom

bull Johnnyrsquos Selected Seeds

bull Peaceful Valley Farm Supply

Daniel Parson

Oxford College Farm

Oxford GA

Essential Tools and Machinery for

Small Farms and Market Growers

David Pitre

Tecolote Farm

Austin TX