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Stories in this issue

• Lillie of the Valley: Anne and Eric Nordell describe making their petite tiller, “Lillie,” designed for making a narrow seedbed between established field crops or cultivating closely spaced rows
• Repairing Rock Walls: Jerry Hicks gives step-by-step instructions on repairing a rock wall: from gathering new stone and stripping out the old stone; finding the right sized and shaped stones for particular uses; to shaping and laying the stones effectively
• Growing Microgreens: Brittany Bachman discusses the advantages of growing microgreens – whether for your own use or for sale – plus the equipment and steps needed to get started
• Draft Animal Logging: Zach shares his insights on logging with mules. He discusses working with clients and mills as well as the logistics of logging, including the tools need. He also discusses his preference for using mules.
• Crops to Communities: How crop mixtures can play a beneficial role in regenerative agriculture. Jenifer focuses on a recent report, “Cereal species mixtures: an ancient practice with potential for climate resistance.” She also explores the stories in the book, “Forty Farms: Conversations about Change in the Landscapes of Cumbria,” by Amy Bateman. The book focuses on 40 farms in a small part of England are responding in various ways to agricultural challenges.
• So You want to Be a Teamster: Dick outlines some general rules for people considering becoming a teamster – the primary being: get first-hand, in-person instruction from an experienced teamster.
• Leather, Wood and Iron: Assessing the Condition of Harness & Equipment:
• Trial of Fools: In Part One of what will be a two-part tale of Jerry Hick’s stint as a security guard and how it led to a court appearance.
• Buyer Is … : Dale Stoltzfus covers the Pioneer Equipment auction, lists the bid winners and talks to many of the business-lot buyers about their plans for the future.
• Halters, Ropes and Tying: Dick Courteau gives techniques for safely and effectively tying and untying halters.
• Horse Palooza: Kellie & Sam Rettinger describe the three-day event hosted by Whispery Pines Percherons and the Percheron Association of America Education and Charitable Fund, held in Ashtabula County, Ohio, in the summer of 2022. The event included harnessing, basic horsemanship, driving, nutrition, dentistry and more