[Nick]

There is a great resource right here in Vermont which has developed equipment fabrication design packets for a tractor pulled turner and also an interesting low tech/cost turner. The aerating bucket is a retrofitted tractor bucket with metal poles attached to the bucet. The idea is you drive the bucket into the side of the compost pile and lift up – the poles move through the compost disturbing and aerating the pile without turning it. This saves on space needed for the pile. The organization is The Highfields Institute located in Hardwick, VT. Check out theire web site http://www.highfieldsinstitute.org They also have a demonstration site, workshops and offer consultation services and grant funded direct services to farmers. Let me know if you need more info.

[Nick]

Rod, Have you sold the 290 winch yet? May be interested.

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