Manual Spreading and Soil Regeneration
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I probably did this wrong...WHAT A MESS!
What happens here
After using the skid steer to initially break up and spread the hay, observe the remaining clumps and any visible net wrap or twine. Although the machine was effective, some manual effort is still required to further spread the hay into thinner layers and ensure all synthetic materials are removed. The farmer explains that this manual 'legwork' is necessary to cover bare spots and prevent potential issues with cattle consuming the twine. He also mentions the long-term goal of the regenerative farming practice: to transform the land into a 'beautiful grassy knoll' over time by building soil organic matter.
Goal: Refine hay distribution and remove debris for optimal soil health.
Tools and materials
- Gloves N/A — Protecting hands during manual labor
- Skid Steer with Grapple Gehl — Initial hay distribution (already used)
- Hay String/Net Wrap N/A — Debris to be removed