Addressing Pasture Challenges and Future Projects
At 12:01 in
They just Ran Wild! I was so nervous about this!
What happens here
While driving the ATV to check the fence lines, the farmer encounters several issues: overgrown brush along the fence, which nearly causes the ATV to flip and necessitates clearing with a skid steer, and loose fence material (bent posts, metal ties) that he manually picks up. He stresses the danger these metal pieces pose as 'hardware hazards' to cattle. He also points out a low-lying area that will eventually be dammed to create a 5-acre lake (a future project) and previews the construction of a timber-frame outdoor kitchen next to his workshop, showcasing the Douglas fir timbers and concrete piers already in place.
Goal: Identify current problems and outline upcoming farm development.
Tools and materials
- ATV — Navigating the rough terrain during fence inspection
- Cell Phone Holder — Securing a cell phone while riding the ATV
- Rake — Used for pushing away brush and debris while riding the ATV
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from branches and debris while riding through brush
- Skid Steer JLG — Mentioned as a future tool needed to clear heavy brush and debris from difficult terrain
- Work Boots — Protecting feet while walking and clearing debris
- Brush — Natural vegetation creating obstacles along the fence line
- Concrete Piers — Foundations for the timber-frame structure
- Douglas Fir Timbers — Construction of the timber-frame outdoor kitchen and porch
- Old Fence Tie-downs — Discarded metal pieces that pose a hazard to cattle