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Donn,

Would Dan also carry “stub guards” and the inner and outer shoe ledger plates that never seem to get replaced? Also, do the double tined stub guards (part # BU250 from Tisco) work on these mowers?

http://www.tractorpartmart.com/us/guard-p3499.html

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Hi John,

I imagine that the yoghurt pasteurized first and then re-inocculated with the “desired” bacteria. Kind of like the milk fat thing – take it all out and then add it back as needed.

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Nice – I’d like to see some closer pics of your forecart, when you get a chance.

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Ed

IMO – it depends on what weeds were growing and gone to seed near the manure pile at the dairy. Since it’s green and I assume not very old, it shouldn’t have had the opportunity to get loaded with weed seeds.

I think Karl might have named the bigger culprits – twine, plastic etc. But nothing you can’t deal with.

Also, you’re applying it to pasture, not tilled ground so whatever weeds you do get will have to try and compete with your already established grass.

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Wow – I thought it was just a poorly worded sign like it should have read ” No Racing PAST Horse Drawn Vehicles”. I never thought it really meant “no racing”.

That video (along with the comments) shows it very clearly. Thanks FELLMAN.

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@LostFarmer 26762 wrote:

I am in the same boat. I need a board for my 9 and JD#4. I think I could make one from some hard wood if I could find a pattern. Have some 3/4″ teak that I picked up from a job that would work great and last forever. Any patterns available on line?

Hey Lost,

I don’t have a pattern but I just got a JD #4 manual. Would be glad to send it your way if you want to copy it – just send it back when you’re done. Let me know if you want it.

BTW – are you part of the Intermountain Draft Horse Association?

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Hi Pebbles –

Welcome to the forum and DAPNet. Like draft animals, we come in all shapes, sizes, colors and levels of experience – and that’s a good thing.

So remember “the QH team that you do have, can still do more work than the big draft team that you don’t have.” Or, as J-L put it:

Your QH team will do an awful lot…… AND are a viable work animal, don’t let anyone fool you.

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Welcome Tom,

Never can have enough ox teamsters here!

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@goodcompanion 26504 wrote:

The State of Maine now has a response to those towns that passed the ordinance. You can read it:

http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1221/images/Whitcomb_Letter_Local_Food_Ordinance.pdf

I know it’s nit-picking but go to the bottom of the “official” letter from the Dept of Agriculture and check out their web address. Perhaps it shows their level of committment to supporting Maine agriculture when they can’t even spell it right in their web address on official letterhead! Doh! 😮 Should’ve stuck with “ag”.

Carl, I’m hearing “shovels and rakes and other implements of destruction”.

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@buckrake 26673 wrote:

have been the teamster at Grant-Kohrs ranch for several years.
We put up hay with buckrakes and a beaverslide also had a overshot rebuilt. when we are in full swing we have five buckrakes working in the hayfield. i saw a question on this site from a fellow in Alberta about loose hay and using abuckrake. Im dumber than a post when it comes to navigating this comp. how do i get in touch with him i would like to exchange ideas with him?:)

sinc, Buckrake

Tah dah! The magic of this site works again. In less than 24 hrs, sickle hocks found you buckrake.

Also, I have to ask if the video of putting up loose hay that shows up on Rural Heritage every once in a while is from Grant-Kohrs ranch. The name sounds familiar but you all are also associated with the draft horse event in the fall, with Kayo Fraser and others. Maybe that’s where I heard G-K.

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Brad –

I’m willing to go with your decision on this one. Thanks again.

Also, I’ll see what’s up with the e-mail notification thing here on DAP.com

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Hey buckrake,

Welcome to the site and our fledgling organization DAPNet (draft animal power network) with its website http://www.draftanimalpowernetwork.org – visit there to see what’s happening with the org.

As far as your question goes, to search for the topic of “loose hay” or “buckrakes” just go to the top of the page and click on “search” then type in the word or words you want to find amongst all the threads here. Then the threads that have those words in them will appear – that will definitely narrow down your search quickly. To contact the person in Alberta, once you find their name click on it and a window should come up that will allow you to either send an e-mail to them or send a “private message” using this site. Have at it and see what happens then ask more questions if you need assistance.

I just drove past Deer Lodge MT on Tuesday headed home to Idaho. Small world.

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Thanks Brad for carrying the ball on this and keeping us up to date. We seem very close to being able to check this major issue off the “to do” list.

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Hi Lisa,

I’m glad that others may get to hear this presentation and please thank those at RV for their consideration.

On a side note – I contacted the radio program “Deconstructing Dinner” out of British Columbia and forwarded the article/interview w/ Carl on the food sovereignty issue and encouraged them to look into the topic (and perhaps interview Carl). I know this might be adding to the load at Earthwise but you both seem to have thought through this issue so much more than most of us and can clearly and eloquently make your/our case. Hope something might come of it!

BTW – if you haven’t listened to that program, check it out sometime. Very cool program highlighting people doing good work. EX – they ended up exposing some folks who were buying eggs from a commercial egg operation and then marketing them as organically raised on their own farm w/ premium prices.

All the best.

Geoff

Oh yes, if you could let me know where and how one could access the recorded Bob St Peter presentation, I’ll try and get it out to some groups out here that might appreciate it – and of course I’ll listen to it.

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I’ve got the answer that’s been used by all the BIG corporate guys – ag included. SELF-MONITORING.

If it’s okay for other coprorate entities to monitor and self-report themselves (and save the govt cash) why not the small producer as well?

Also, how about this statement from the state of ME to Blue Hill –

“Department personnel are instructed to work with unlicensed food processors and manufacturers to gain their voluntary compliance with the law. However, persons who fail to comply will be subject to enforcement,….. including the imposition of fines.”

The threat of fines and enforcement doesn’t sound like “voluntary compliance” at all to me. That is coerced compliance.

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