Update: tractor is secured
We are excited to share that in just a few days we received enough donations to secure our tractor AND a trailer to go with it. This community is incredible! The past weekend truly showed us what an amazing community we have backing us up. With the help of many generous donors, we raised over $10,000 which will allow us to purchase the tractor as well as a trailer that will be a huge help in taking care of our livestock. We are humbled by how quickly everyone came together to help us out and we are beyond grateful.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.
Q & A
Why do we need a tractor?
With multiple species of livestock and over 90 acres of land to manage, a simple tractor with a loader bucket is indispensable to our ability to complete the work needed to care for our farm facilities, grounds and animals in safe working order.
Why now?
In the past, we've been fortunate to rent Angelic Organic farm's equipment and contract with their staff to do work for us. However, their operational needs and time commitments keep growing. It will be a relief to both organizations if we are able to perform much of this work on our own.
How will a tractor save us time and money?
This tractor will dramatically reduce the amount of staff time spent mowing pastures and paths with our riding lawn mower, and will reduce strain on that equipment. We will also be able to move compost, remove fallen trees, and perform other tasks ourselves which were previously contracted.