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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 …