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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 …

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 …

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 …

With the advent of spring comes the time to prepare market gardens for production. Power harrows are an excellent choice for this task. By design, these machines are perfect for seedbed preparation and weed control. Not only are they less damaging to the soil than more traditional tillage tools like the power tiller, but their versatility allows them to tackle a variety of jobs. And who doesn’t love getting more bang for their buck? First let’s look at the design of a power harrow. …