Scythe and hayrack

July 13, 2020

teaser-bildParticipants of the course "Scythe and hayrack"

On Saturday 11th July the "Scythe Course" organised by the LIFE project took place in Monschau-Höfen. The speaker Jan-Roeland Vos imparted his extensive knowledge about meadow mowing with muscle power. In any case, the participants were satisfied with their work in the afternoon!

Starting with the purchase of the scythe, the different types of tools, the sharpening of the scythe by sharpening and grinding, the actual mowing, the construction of a haymaker and the hay rack, the participants were introduced to many aspects of the work. The scythe is a real alternative to motorised equipment for mowing small areas in leisure time. It is a sociable work in which, thanks to many hands, progress is made quickly while leaving time for a chat.

After mowing the hay, hayracks were built up

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