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Comparison of Tillage Equipment

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SPES-722NP

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Presented by Shawn Jadrnicek, Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Virginia Cooperative Extension Roanoke County Office; Alex Hessler, Riverstone Organic Farm;

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In this video Alex Hessler, expert farmer at Riverstone Organic Farm, compares the difference between tillage equipment he's used at his farm including a spader, offset disc harrow and stone burier. Alex talks about the benefits and downfall of each type of equipment.

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Publication Date

July 15, 2025

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