Rototillers
Learn about a two-wheeled walk-behind tractor and how it can be used with different attachments to prepare beds for vegetable production. This video discusses the 28-inch wide rototiller and harrow attachments, featuring John McConville, Farm Happy.
Three-Point Mounted Rototiller
Learn about the capabilities and uses of a three-point tractor-pulled rototiller for preparing vegetable seed and planting beds, featuring Sam Oschwald-Tilton, Glacial Drift Enterprises.
Using the Three-Point Mounted Rototiller
Understand the basics of a three-point tractor-pulled rototiller, including how it works, parts, and maintenance with Caleb Trainor, Winterspring Farm.
Walk-Behind Front Tine Rototillers
Learn how to operate small-scale rototillers, their uses, and maintenance, featuring Sam Oschwald-Tilton, Glacial Drift Enterprises. These machines need more human power to operate but can be used to prepare areas for planting or managing weeds.
Walk-Behind Tractor Weeders
Looking for a faster way to weed? In this video learn about the shallow cultivation of the wheel pull and the options on an adjustable motor powered weeder/tiller, featuring Sam Oschwald-Tilton, Glacial Drift Enterprises.
Seeders
Learn about direct seeding and planting small plants with basic human-powered tools with Sam Oschwald-Tilton, Glacial Drift Enterprises. This video features drill seeders and a paper pot transplanter.
Weeders for Hmong/HMoob farmers
Do you want to grow more and weed less? Learn about options to increase your weeding efficiency from manual weed rakes to 2-wheel tractor attachments, featuring Ser Thao, HMoob farmer.
Safety Considerations
These videos cover basic operation of specific makes and models of rototillers, weeders, and seeders, but are not complete guides. Always consult the operator’s manual for your equipment and follow all safety guidelines. Other safety guidelines and links to safety information can be found here: Consider safety before you purchase a used tractor or farm machine.
