Buy Hay or Bale It on your farm....What makes more financial sense to you??
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Video by Stoney Ridge Farmer
Stoney Ridge Farmer
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This video presents a detailed financial and ecological argument for why a small farm owner chooses to buy hay rather than cut and bale it himself. It delves into the costs associated with hay production, including soil amendments, equipment, and labor, contrasting them with the cost of purchasing hay. The video emphasizes the importance of building soil health through rotational grazing and importing carbon via purchased hay, arguing that this approach is more financially sound and ecologically beneficial for a small, first-generation farm.