Beginning and Small Acreage Farms: Nonmotorized Tool Selection

Authors

Sheriden M. Hansen, Utah State UniversityFollow
Melanie Stock, Utah State UniversityFollow
Dan DrostFollow
Katherine Wagner, Utah State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

11-12-2020

First Page

1

Last Page

5

Abstract

Farming on 2 acres or less can be challenging, especially when considering equipment selection. It is important to carefully consider the equipment options available. Tools should be cost-effective, task and operation appropriate, of high quality and durability, and provide labor savings. Appropriate equipment contributes to farm viability by enhancing labor efficiency and crop quality. This fact sheet briefly describes equipment beginning farmers commonly need or use on small farms.

Recommended Citation

Hansen, Sheriden M.; Stock, Melanie; Drost, Dan; and Wagner, Katherine, "Beginning and Small Acreage Farms: Nonmotorized Tool Selection" (2020). All Current Publications. Paper 2142.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/2142