Today we’re getting a tour of my equipment to show you my kit, and everything you can expect to need if you want to make hay on a small farm.

Be patient and wait for good deals. Look at lots of used equipment so you know a deal when you see one, and do your research so you know what to look out for. Expand your search nationally. I got exceptional deals on all my equipment. I live in SW MI and here’s where my equipment came from and the cost:

‘84 Ford 4610 with loader: $8500 from dealership in Kansas

NH 488 Haybine: $2500 from dealership in Illinois

Miller Pro 900 rotary rake: $3000 from dealership in Virginia

NH 311 baler: $3200 from local farmer

Agco 4227 tedder: $4000 from local farmer

Flatbed trailer: brand new 2015, $3400 from local manufacturer.

Hay wagons: gears cost around $400600. Lumber and hardware runs another $400500

See all the equipment in action in just two minutes:

   • The entire process of making hay in t...