Artesian Well, Water System, and Hay Distribution
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What happens here
The creator discusses the concept of an 'Artesian well' and its benefits in providing high-pressure, constant water flow without needing a pump. He compares his well, which provides 250 gallons per minute, to such a well. He then outlines his plan to run approximately three miles of 1.25-inch poly pipe (water lines) from his solar well setup to multiple water tanks across his pastures. He currently has 200 bales of hay, each weighing 1,000 pounds, to distribute over the winter. He uses a specially designed 'Greg Judy Bale Unroller' attached to his ATV to efficiently unroll the hay. This method is part of his regenerative farming practice, where hay (biomass) is spread to feed the land and improve soil health, rather than just feeding the cattle in a concentrated area.
Goal: Establish a comprehensive water system and implement regenerative farming practices for hay distribution.
Tools and materials
- ATV Honda — Pulling the bale unroller
- Box Cutter / Utility Knife Milwaukee — Cutting hay bale strings
- Greg Judy Bale Unroller Greg Judy — Distributing hay bales across the pasture
- Hay Bales — Cattle feed and biomass for soil enrichment
- Poly Pipe — Creating water lines across pastures
- Solar Well Setup — Pumping water for livestock
- Water Tanks — Providing drinking water for cattle