Here’s a controversial take on a question I get asked a lot: Discussing why I have purposefully chosen hay mowers without a conditioner, even in the New England dry hay game.

I recognize this is just one opinion, based on my own experience and I’ll state again that I’m not holding anything against conditioning systems. But I do think there is a lot more room for not using a conditioner than a lot of people seem to believe. Curious what you all think!

(Keep in mind that my experience is with making grass hay in a New England climate all dry, all small squares.)

*(Also not sure why I said “26 hour hay” toward the end. Probably more like 30 to 32 but point being I’ve made plenty in a twoday stretch)*

Please keep comments and discussion respectful but I’m super curious to hear any and all thoughts.

Thanks for watching!

(We are a 50acre haying operation in Conway, MA making all small square bales for the local food, fiber, and livestock community. Learn more about our farm at www.windrowfarmconway.com, or follow us on instagram @windrow.farm)