From cutting, drying, and raking to baling and storing, Ann Larkin Hansen tells you everything you need to know about making hay. She also explains the equipment options, including traditional horse power, tractor power, and implements ranging from scythes to disc mowers. You'll learn how to choose the right species for your soil, how to predict haymaking weather, how to judge hay quality, how to determine how much hay your animals need, and how to buy and sell hay.