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Jamie the plow man

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Tom

04-02-1999 18:02:57




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Jamie i saw in the post on how to set a plow that you competed in plowing contests.A couple of questions,one are they still held,two where did you compete.What kind of plow did you use,i am more of a oliver fan but i do know that the kvernland is a good plow and has won more world contests than oliver did.Funny thing now everyone wants trash left on the field,and before the plows were losers if they left trash.

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Jamie Packham

04-06-1999 10:24:10




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 Re: Jamie the plow man in reply to Tom, 04-02-1999 18:02:57  
Tom I have match plowed for 17 yrs. and compete in the North Niagara match and the Caistor match. These are local events(for me) that I drive the tractor to.Search Haldimand Plowmen's Association for one that has a web site and is in my part of the country(Smithville Ontario, dead centre of the Niagara Penisula) That is between Hamilton and Niagara Falls on a map of Ontario. I use a Massey Ferguson 362 (60 hp.) and a Kvernelands 3 furrow 14" MZ style plow (mounted) with sod moldboards.This rig is also used for almost all of the work on dad's mixed crop farm.But it doesn't like cornstalks(not enough underbeam clearance).The biggest class these days is antique.By that I mean drag plows. More people bring these than any other.If you check out the Ontario Plowman's Association you could probably get an address or phone # for the Plowing match in your area.(even in the USA) there is a local match for every county in Canada and the States so I am sure there is one handy to you(within 20 miles or so) These are all qualifiers for the International Plowing Match and that sends you to the World Plowing Match if you are good enough(not me).As to if they are still held you probably figured out that they are .Caistor Plowmen's Ass. has held a match continuosly for about 110 years.This is a dying art but still upheld by farmer's sons,nephews , and grandchildren the world over.At my local matches I have plowed against the Canadian Champion(top ten in the world)Brian Freed . He is from Woodstock or nearby I think.The people at these events will amaze you with their helpfulness if you decide to attend.You don't have to be any good to start(I sure wasn't)and the whole day including fuel usually only costs me $20.00 or so. Since prizes are paid down to 6th place or lower and lunch is free for competitors I usually make money on the deal (except for the lost day of work as my 2 matches are on Wednesdays) You and your Oliver would be right at home from my experience. I don't claim to be even a decent plowman compared to some I have plowed against but all the same I am thinking of starting a web page for plowing.Included would be downloadable instruction booklets on how to set the plow, rules ,match days.etc. As I have seen some pretty rough looking work from hobby farmers(no offense if you are one), I think something like this that included photos and diagrams on plowing in general might be helpful.Feel free to send me any thoughts on this or anything else. Jamie Packham [email protected]

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tim (ac)

04-15-1999 03:07:06




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 Re: Re: Jamie the plow man in reply to Jamie Packham, 04-06-1999 10:24:10  
i think a page devoted to plowing would be a great idea!since the best yieldscome from standard tillage and dowsing the soil with herbicides only seems to make the chemical companies rich ,and the weeds and bugs are adapting to the ever higher priced chemicals,the plow will always have a place. even when this country is all suburbia the parts of the world where agriculture will be practiced at will need the knowledge in the future.we need to keep this satisfying art alive ! now if they will start a web page devotedm to corn pickers i will be in heaven !!

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mike

05-23-1999 14:14:48




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 Re: Re: Re: Jamie the plow man in reply to tim (ac), 04-15-1999 03:07:06  
I, too, think this is a very good idea. I remember my dad telling me that they bought oliver plows from a dealer that was 20 miles away instead of the IH dealer next door. he said that oliver always sent out a person with the plow to show the buyer operation, adjustment, and care of the machine. proper adjustment of the plow by the buyer can make or break a company's reputation, not to mention bad adjustment cause all kinds of problems for the buyer, ranging from a weed problem the next year to uneven fields.

farmer mike

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Gerald

04-06-1999 20:42:46




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 Re: Re: Jamie the plow man in reply to Jamie Packham, 04-06-1999 10:24:10  
I'd sure be interested in seeing how to plow. I've been sticking my neck out describing plow settings and do OK but can always learn more.

Gerald



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