Better Farming Ontario | April 2024

63 Promotional Supplement Hay & Forage | April 2024 Chinook Hay Dryers were developed to maximize the quality of your hay, increase your productivity and to reduce weather risk. Chinook Hay Dryers were created by hay farmers for hay farmers. While some other hay drying units push air up into the hay bale, Chinook Hay Dryers have a patented 120 spike per bale system, which injects air up from the bottom and down from the top at the same time. This allows for better air distribution and faster, more even drying. There are so many variables when it comes to hay harvesting, especially in climates with high precipitation. Chris Martin, an entrepreneur from Alma, ON, is a hay farmer himself. He, along with his business partners, developed Chinook Hay Systems. Chris saw many farmers (including himself) lose significant percentages of their quality crop due to mold and spoilage. He also knows the benefits of high quality hay and higher nutrient levels for the livestock. CHINOOK HAY DRYERS • Give you a 15-20% increase in product quality over traditional hay drying methods. • Increase productivity as can you hay for more hours, and extend your season by days • Allows you to harvest hay around 20% moisture, then dry it, to increase protein levels by some 1.5% • Minimizes your crop’s vulnerability to mold, dust & spoilage FEATURES • Accepts 3×3 or 3×4 bales as well as Bale Baron Bundles • Reduces moisture by 10% in as little as 10 minutes • Captures heat from the power source to inject into bales (air temperature ranges from 175 ° to 220 °F) • Chinook’s patented 120 spike per bale system dries bales quicker and more evenly, producing higher quality output The Chinook Hay Dryer can be configured in different ways, depending on your needs. The standard layout would be an Inline Layout. Chinook Hay Systems are also designed with modularity in mind, meaning you can add units as your farm or operation grows. Your system can also be powered by the grid. When a GENSET is used to power the Chinook Hay Dryer, a 40’ sea container can be used to shelter the GENSET, heating elements, dryer blower, and hydraulic power unit. These components are laid out so that all the heat that is generated is captured and used in the hay drying process. The container comes pre-wired and inspected, making installation hassle-free. DRY YOUR HAY THE CHINOOK WAY! 519.580.6710 | chris@chinookhay.ca 7715 Wellington Rd 8, Alma, ON N0B 1A0 Reduce moisture by 10% in as little as 10 minutes HAY & FORAGE

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