Small Scale Hay Making
Event Details
This unique three-day class will cover the process of making loose hay using a variety of traditional methods- from the scythe to the sickle bar mower, from hand rakes to
Event Details
This unique three-day class will cover the process of making loose hay using a variety of traditional methods- from the scythe to the sickle bar mower, from hand rakes to animal-powered lifts. Students in the class will work with their own hands, with draft animals, and with a variety of tools as we put up loose hay and construct a hand rake to take back home and use. This class is ideal for homesteaders and small farmers with a few animals or living history professionals wanting to build their skills.
Time
July 25, 2025 9:00 am - July 27, 2025 5:00 pm(GMT+00:00)
Organizer
Tom Nehil
Tom Nehil is a structural engineer in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he specializes in evaluation, preservation and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. He maintains an active interest in the Association for Preservation Technology, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the American Concrete Institute. He is a regular instructor at Tillers where he teaches wood identification, timber frame design, and traditional stone masonry.
