{"product_id":"broadfork-usa-made","title":"Broadfork | USA Made","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h2 leading-[45px] pt-[30px] pb-[4px] [\u0026amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [\u0026amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA Made Heavy-Duty Broadfork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bootstrap Farmer Heavy-Duty Broadfork is perfect for market gardeners and farmers looking to invest in the longevity and health of their soil. Manufactured in the USA with hardwood handles and heavy-duty steel, this tool measures 24\" wide, with 5 tines spaced 5 1\/2 inches apart. Get your Texas-made broadfork today and embrace farming that works. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h3 leading-[36px] pt-[21px] pb-[2px] [\u0026amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [\u0026amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-[2px] pl-[24px] list-disc [\u0026amp;_ul]:pt-[5px] pt-[5px]\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003eUSA-made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003eAmerican Ash hardwood handles (48\" long) with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eergonomic \u003c\/span\u003edesign for comfort. *Note - variation occurs in wood grain color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e- 24'' width with 5 tines spaced 5-1\/2 inches apart allows for optimal ground coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003eTines are 10 15\/16\" from the middle of the base to the tip of the tine, 2 3\/8\" wide near the bar, and tapers down to 3\/4\". Tines are 1\/4\" thick. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003eLightweight- 13.5 lbs (head), 15.5 lbs with handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromotes beneficial microbes and earthworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhances aeration and water penetration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReduces soil erosion, improving soil structure and minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers or pesticides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] my-[5px] [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ol]:!pb-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;ul]:!pb-0\" value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Shipping \/ head and handles ship separately  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalling Broadfork Handles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInsert the square handle into the top of the bar. Mark the center of the hole on the Broad fork head. Remove the poles \u0026amp;  Drill a 5\/16\" hole at the mark. Reinsert the pole, insert the supplied bolts, and secure with a nut. (Handles ship separately from broadfork head.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pt-[9px] pb-[2px] pl-[24px] list-disc [\u0026amp;_ul]:pt-[5px] pt-[5px]\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"font-bold text-gray-800 text-h3 leading-[36px] pt-[21px] pb-[2px] [\u0026amp;_a]:underline-offset-[6px] [\u0026amp;_.underline]:underline-offset-[6px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use a Broadfork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply insert the tines into the soil at the end of your bed and step down on the crossbar, using body weight to insert deeply. Rock gently and pull back on the handles to aerate the soil without overturning it. After a 45° handle tilt, remove the tines and move to the next section. For new soil, a second pass might be necessary to fully establish aeration channels. For more information check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bootstrapfarmer.com\/blogs\/market-gardening\/how-to-use-a-broadfork-techniques-for-healthier-soil-and-stronger-plants\" title=\"Internal link to How to Use a Broadfork: Techniques for Healthier Soil and Stronger Plants\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Use a Broadfork: Techniques for Healthier Soil and Stronger Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-body font-regular text-gray-800 leading-[24px] pt-[9px] pb-[2px]\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatch the Video\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yuXQomtTN2E?si=wkqtaebBOdVLS7B_\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bootstrap Farmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47853462585562,"sku":"BROADFORK_24IN_5T_KIT","price":299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0250\/6244\/1063\/files\/Broadfork.jpg?v=1778522178","url":"https:\/\/midwestgrowco.com\/products\/broadfork-usa-made","provider":"Midwest Grow LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}