Rich Taber
Okay, you bought a farm and moved into it with enthusiasm and anticipation of new farm activities. A small farm needs to fulfill different functions regardless of size. An inevitable hurdle for a new or inexperienced farmer is how you plan to grow your farming business. You can cultivate the land with multiple sources of electricity, such as walking behind small two-wheeled machines or tractors, or doing individual work that needs to be done. If you think owning a tractor is the right choice for your business, read on. This article is the first in a series that discusses the selection, purchase, operation and maintenance of small agricultural equipment. People often ask me: “Which tractor should I buy?” And “How much does a tractor cost?” As with all branches of agriculture, the answer is “depends on the circumstances.” The first thing I ask a novice farmer is: “What do you want and what do you need from a tractor and how much can you use?” Each of the actions listed in this article requires, in addition to the tractor, certain machines, which are discussed in the following articles.
