Making Hay: How To Cut, Dry, Rake, Gather, and Store a Nourishing Crop

by Ann Larkin Hansen

Ann Larkin Hansen offers expert advice on everything from scythes to disc mowers, and details the pros and cons of using horse power or tractors. You’ll learn how to choose the right species for your soil, judge hay quality to buy or sell, and determine how many bales your animals need to stay happy, healthy, and energetic. 

Genres: Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 19, 2014

Reviews

[Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an easy to read informative book about growing and harvesting hay. I liked the way it was presented, very simple and straightforward. It wasn't muddled in things you don't need to know.

[Mark Banaszak · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, straightforward guide for getting started.

[Cameron Borders · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

[Fernleaf · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very brief introduction to the art of making hay, describes the most common hay species, equipment and steps to making quality hay for your critters. At only 85 pages long this is not an all-inclusive manual by any means, but provides a good starting point for anyone who doesn't know much about hay and wants to start simple.