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Operating the Greg Judy Hay Bale Unroller

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What happens here

Utilize a Honda Foreman 500 ATV equipped with a Greg Judy Bale Unroller to distribute hay. Hook the bale unroller to the ATV, ensuring the hay bale is securely loaded. Drive the ATV into the pasture, allowing the unroller to systematically spread a thin layer of hay. The use of lightweight machinery like the ATV (approximately 1,000 lbs with the hay bale) instead of a heavy tractor (approximately 8,000 lbs) minimizes soil compaction, which is crucial for regenerative farming. After unrolling, the netting from the bale is removed and secured.

Goal: Distribute hay efficiently while minimizing soil compaction.

Tools and materials

  • Greg Judy Bale Unroller Greg Judy — Unrolling large hay bales across the pasture
  • Honda Foreman 500 ATV Honda — Pulling the hay bale unroller
  • Red Sledgehammer — Driving in spikes of the bale unroller for stability
  • Hay Bale — Feeding cattle and enriching the soil