Online Catalogue last updated 15th of September 2008
With many people moving from the city and to the country, new small farms have popped up in rural areas. Whether you grew up on a farm or if you've never operated farm implements before, this book will help you learn how these machines operate and how to correctly use them on your small-scale farm.
How to Use Implements on your Small-Scale Farm describes numerous implements in detail, including their function, how they are attached and removed from tractors, when to use them, and basic maintenance and repair. The book strongly emphasizes safe handling and use of the implements to help prevent accidents. Implements and equipment covered include: ploughs, discs, harrows and Roto-tillers; fertilizers and spreaders; seed drills and planters; cultivators and hoes; sprayers, mowers, rakes, balers and combines; and material movers and fencing equipment.
Code No. 011321, 120 pages, ISBN 0760321671, $40.00