Gordon St. Hilaire Teacher & Organic Farmer

Gordon St.Hilaire and his family farm shared some vintage tractors last time that assist in our annual hay production. We also have many other pieces of equipment that are part of this process. One example featured today is our 479 New Holland haybine. This piece of equipment is the first step in the hay production process. This unit cuts the hay, squeezes the hay and leaves it in rows to dry. There are several other steps involved in preparing our hay so stay tuned to see what comes next in the next blog. Have a great day! I have a new YouTube video. This Gordon St.Hilaire's New Holland 479 Haybine.

Gordon St.Hilaire and his family farm began sharing about the tractors that are used on the farm. Another vintage tractor that is used in our farm operations is also a classic. It is a 1949 Ford 8N. This tractor was bought new and remains in service today. It had many repairs over the years, including multiple engine overalls. This tractor is primarily used during our hay season and its role is usually raking our hay. This not only is a productive tractor in our lineup, but a sentimental one as well. Check back to hear about other equipment used on our farm. Gordon St.Hilaire Family Farm Ford 8N Tractor video

Gordon St.Hilaire and his family are very proud of our farm. We value taking care of our beef cattle and enjoy working the land. As with any farm, we have had to adapt and change over the years but we have also preserved the history that makes our farm unique. Most of our equipment is old but well maintained. We have two vintage Ford tractors that were bought new and remain on the farm to this day. They are still in use and serve a vital purpose to getting our hay crop in each season. Look for these tractors and other machinery we use on our YouTube channel. Our equipment is essential in our day to day operations but also shows the tradition of our farm that we are so very proud of.

Gordon St.Hilaire and his family are moving into the fall duties at the farm. One of the first things to look at would be the fencing that surrounds our pasture. Typically this is maintained 3-4 times per year unless the beef feel like eating something on the other side of the fence. The statement ‘grass is greener on the other side’ actually rings true in this example. We have also started to transition into the feeding of hay as cooler temperatures have begun to slow grass production in our pastures. I’m including a photo of our beef enjoying a nice autumn afternoon snack.  We will keep you updated on other fall duties as they unfold.