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The Care and Use of a European-Style Scythe, with Jared Torkelson

  • Thoreau College Campus 224 E Highway 56 Viroqua, WI 54665 USA (map)

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The scythe is a wonderfully efficient tool for the farmer, homesteader, and homeowner alike. It can be used for mowing hay, harvesting grains, maintaining hard-to-cut areas around trees and fences, or even mowing the lawn. Come learn about getting the right scythe blade for your situation, proper snath (handle) fit, sharpening, and mowing technique. Bring your scythe if you have one. There will be some loaners available for the class. Note: this class will not cover "American-style" scythes.

Instructor bio:
Jared lives with his family on 5 acres outside of La Farge, WI where he stays busy building a house, woodworking, putting up firewood, gardening, and mowing with a scythe (among other things).

Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023
Time: 9AM - 12:30PM
Ages: 12+
Location: Thoreau College Campus, Viroqua, WI

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