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Re: Wheat and other Grains
> I have a small CSA that I'm just really getting off the ground.
>Believe it or not I have has several request for whole grains. I'd like
>to accomodate however I have on small, large problem. I don't have any
>way of threshing the grain short of the old fashion way of beating it in
>a bag. Those of you already in the business know how little time we have
>already. If any of you have any ideas on how to cut and tresh or know of
>places where a threshing device can be purchased reasonably I'd be more
>that greatful the hear from you. A combine would be the ideal device
>but I don't believe I could manuver it very well on my small 15 acre plot
>or cost justify it. Thanks Marv H Badger Botanical Farms
Hi Marv,
A couple of suggestions.
BCS, the Italian made rear tine tiller has a number of attachment (many
only available in Europe) and they make a mini-combine that fits the BCS.
Could you team up with some other local small farmers and purchase a
combine together or hire a neighbour to combine your grain? Our local
certifying association has formed a spelt growers co-op and purchased a
grain threshing machine. Different screens are available for various seed
sizes and its suitable or cleaning vegetable seeds as well.
Anne
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