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Spring is coming fast — and for growers, livestock managers, and land stewards, that means it’s time to start thinking about soil prep. One implement that’s gaining attention across small farms, market gardens, pastures, and more is the power harrow. Whether you’re prepping seedbeds for high-value crops, renovating a tired pasture, or leveling ground for other projects, a power harrow gives you a smooth, healthy, and productive soil surface right from the start of the …

Fall might seem like an odd time to talk about planting, but there really is no better time to think ahead to the spring growing season. This gives you months to research best practices and equip your farm with the best tools for the next year’s tasks. In this blog, let’s get you prepared for spring 2026 by comparing and contrasting two popular planting tools – the rototiller and the power harrow. When it comes to seedbed preparation, two common pieces of equipment dominat …

In recent years, small-scale farmers and market gardeners have increasingly turned to power harrows as an essential tool for soil preparation and cultivation. A power harrow is a piece of machinery that uses rotating blades or tines to break up and aerate the soil, making it suitable for planting crops. While the benefits of using such equipment are clear in terms of efficiency and labor savings, let’s also consider how regular use of power harrows impacts long-term soil health, especiall …

Most farmsteads are begun by people with a deep desire to connect with the land. Living sustainably has a very diverse definition to a very diverse following of people. When we talk about living sustainably, we are generally speaking of living in a manner that utilizes methods in harmony with nature, having the least impact on the environment, and maximizing stewardship of the land. Living sustainably is a lifestyle with no set rules. You can’t do it wrong. Many of you who are reading thi …

It mills! It aerates! It levels! It’s a Power Harrow! Any implement that can multitask is a hero on a small farm, saving not only time and money, but space in the storage shed as well. And if versatility makes a hero, then a power harrow is a superhero–both on and off the farm! Not only are they great for gardens, power harrows are perfect for fields, construction sites, sporting facilities, riding arenas and anywhere else you need perfectly leveled, weed-free ground. First, let&rsq …