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Strategically Apply Hay to Prevent Washing

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STARTING A FARM...SPEND A DAY IN THE LIFE OF OUR FARM JOURNEY

What happens here

With the collected hay loaded onto a utility vehicle, drive to the identified wash areas. Begin applying the hay to the upper sections of the slope where erosion typically starts. Distribute the hay in a thick layer, ensuring good coverage. The purpose of this application is to reduce the momentum of rainwater flowing over the soil surface, preventing it from carrying away valuable topsoil. By slowing the water, the hay allows for greater infiltration, reducing runoff and promoting soil stabilization. Continue this process for all identified wash spots, aiming for comprehensive coverage.

Goal: Spread a thick layer of hay over identified wash areas, starting from the upper sections, to slow down water momentum and prevent further erosion. This physical barrier protects the soil and encourages water infiltration.

Tools and materials

  • Pitchfork
  • Utility Vehicle (e.g
  • Gator)
  • Collected Hay

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so when I put this hay on here I want to put it on kind of thick and I want to start in the upper area where its first started to wash okay so I can stop it you need to slow the water down the momentum of the water is what causes everything do you like how I use my gut to hold this it's pretty rad this is a good third hand if you ever need it you got it watch boom boom so we've just about got load number one now I'll probably have about ten loads of this to do it's gonna take me a pride to and a half hours or so but it's good work it's a good time it's warm out here kept my shirt off get a little bit of suntan but you're not going to see that because it's not very pretty all right so guys you're

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