KeylinePlow
There is a reason it is called a "keyline plow". The subject of keyline plowing is unconventional and sometimes hard to think of plowing in a new way. I'll cover the benefits of using a keyline plow, define keyline with a photo, share links to books and videos and a connection to a USA supplier.
Keyline design is a landscaping technique of maximizing the beneficial use of the water resources of a tract of land. The "keyline" denominates a specific topographic feature related to the natural flow of water on the tract.
Keyline design - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyline_design
Above the use of a keylineplow to capture water high in the landscape along with utilizing the the natural shed of water to a pond. A combination of uses for this particular landscape that meets the needs of design functions.
Keylineplow slightly off contour allowing water to move to lower areas where the ridges meet. This is a great way to get water to areas that normally are dry.
Another use for the keyline plow would be to apply subsoil ripping on contour in large corn and soy fields where compaction and ponding occur. Acres of no crops or poor yield could be improved.
Unlike drain tiles, key-line plowing improves the natural qualities of soil, addressing both drought and flood conditions. In nature worms and ants tunnel in the landscape allowing the water to infiltrate into the soil. Today we find few of these friends in our soils because of the toxic chemicals used that kill them.
Do you need to key-line plow every year or just until nature like the worms and ants move back in to do their job? It may take awhile for them to multiply to the point where the numbers are reached to form the balance needed to maintain and create healthy soil.
Texas ranch soil BEFORE getting the benefits of using a keyline plow.
Texas ranch soil AFTER getting the benefits of using a keyline plow.
Additional Photos of Keyline Plow Usages
The following link has photos of keyline plows and various uses: Keyline Photos
Seeing results like this makes me wonder how fast can we recover the degraded soils adding keyline design to regenerative farming practices.
KeylinePlow Benefits
- Opens up the soil for water infiltration, storage and aquifer replenishing.
- Opens up the soil for air infiltration for beneficial bacteria environment.
- Can get rain water to flow towards normally dry areas.
- Can help in flood prevention and saving crops.
and More in the video below
USA Dealer
Pacific Organics - P.O. Box 301, Creston, CA 93432 - pacificorganics@earthlink.net -
805-440-3367
Where are The KeylinePlows in the USA?
Did you know there is at least one keyline plow in nearly every U.S. state?
The purpose of this section is to get existing as well as new keyline plows into use throughout the USA. If you have a keyline plow that you would use on other properties in your area you can list any particulars by filling out he form below with the headline "Keyline Plow Service Available".
If you are interested in keyline plow services fill out the form below with the headline "Keyline Plow Services Wanted".
If you are interested in purchasing a keyline plow for your local area and are looking for partners to help purchase and use in your community fill out the form below with the headline "Partners Wanted (your City and State)".
Keyline Plow Postings
The purpose of this section is to get existing, as well as new keyline plows into use throughout the USA. If you have a keyline plow that you would use on other properties in your area you can list any particulars by filling out the form below with the headline "Keyline Plow Service Available".
If you are interested in keyline plow services fill out the form below with the headline "Keyline Plow Services Wanted".
If you are interested in purchasing a keyline plow for your local area and are looking for partners to help purchase and use in your community fill out the form below with the headline "Partners Wanted (your City and State)".
What Other Visitors Have or Are Looking For
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Partners Wanted (Laredo, TX) 
Any plow for sale?
Keyline Plow Services Wanted in Vancouver, Washington
Just under an acre. Can provide the tractor.
Keyline Plow Service Wanted Western WA, USA
We have 6 acres in Mason County and want to Keyline plow up to 3. I am building a permaculture food forest and my husband is designing an end of life retreat …
Keyline Plow Services Wanted
Looking for Keyline Plow or Services in southwest Michigan.
Keyline Plow Available
7 shank Yeoman plow for sale
options include:
-- shaker seed pots
-- roller/crusher
-- guage wheels
-- subsoiler add-ons
asking $22,000; …
Keyline plow services wanted
I have 15 acres that I would like about 5 acres keyline plowed. Thank you
Keyline Plow Services Wanted
Keyline Plow Services Wanted, improving drainage and soils on an old field.
Keyline Plow Services Wanted Central Texas
Central Texas - Georgetown - looking to buy or rent keyline plow for 8 acre pasture planting and development
Key lime plow services wanted
I’m looking to buy or rent a yeoman’s / key line plow.
Keyline plow services wanted
Keyline plow services wanted.
Interested in renting a keyline plow to use on my ranch. I’m located in north east Wyoming, in the USA. Also interested …
Keyline Plow Services Wanted in CT
We are in Woodstock, CT. Can you tell me where we can rent or contract this service in our state?
Pueblo CO rent or buy, partners welcome Not rated yet
Wanting to buy or rent, also looking for partners in the area
Keyline Plow Services Wanted - Central NY Not rated yet
I have a property in Sidney Center, NY that I am looking to develop using Key line techniques and am looking to rent.
Interested in 5-10 acres of plowing needed in Greenfield, OH Not rated yet
Greenfield, OH area looking to rent or have plowed.
Keyline Plow Services Wanted Not rated yet
Keyline Plow Service wanted in Utah
Brooke Howland
Pleasant Grove, Utah
435-850-9047
Keyline Plow Service Wanted Not rated yet
200 acres of formerly CRP land in Hockley County Texas. Wanting to plow this fallow land with keyline design for regenerative farming and cattle raising. …
Keyline Plow for Sale--Cheyenne, WY Not rated yet
5 shank Yeoman plow for sale
options include:
-- shaker seed pots
-- guage wheels
-- extra coulters and wombat feet.
asking $16,500; OBO …
Keyline Plow for Sale near Cheyenne, Wyoming Not rated yet
5 shank Yeoman plow for sale
options include:
-- shaker seed pots
-- extra coulters
-- guage wheels
-- extra wombat feet.
asking $16,500; …
Keyline Plow Services Wanted Not rated yet
Keyline plow services needed to help our pasture in Corydon, IN. Probably 8 acres. Thanks in advance!
Partner wanted Oconee county Georgia Not rated yet
We have a 100 acres of pasture lands that we would like to improve. Anyone interested In splitting the purchase of a plow or go into an operation helping …
Keyline Plow Services Wanted Not rated yet
I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I'm looking for Keyline Plw Svcs. Please contact me by email at GREENEARTH1111@protonmail.com
Thanks,
Arturo M. …
Kellie plow services or partners wanted (Hartville, Missouri) Not rated yet
Next year we will be moving from Utah to Missouri. We are in process of purchasing a 48 acre plot of land, some of which is cleared. We would like to be …
Partners Wanted (Yellville, Arkansas) Not rated yet
Would like to gauge desire for Keyline services desired in our area. I will be investing in this equipment for our farm, but would like to gauge the interest …
Keyline Plow Services Wanted South Dakota Not rated yet
Interested in renting a keyline plow to use on my ranch. I’m located in south east South Dakota, in the USA. Also interested in the possible purchase of …
Keyline Plow Services Wanted Not rated yet
I am looking for help plowing an old field, its only about 2-3 acres that requires it. Rockford, MI. Reach me at dnvenom@gmail.com
Keyline plow service available Not rated yet
We offer custom regenerative ag services, flood flow irrigation, keyline plowing, farm drainage, amendment spreading, no till seeding rock picking all …
Partners Wanted Western North Carolina Not rated yet
Hello,
I am interested in going in with folks in Western North Carolina/Southern Appalachian region to purchase a keyline plow to use throughout the …
Keyline Plow for purchase or rent needed in Hudson, NY Not rated yet
I am in search for a keyline plow to either rent or buy, by end of April. I am developing a food forest/implanting agroforestry on 12 acres of land and …
Keyline plowing services needed Not rated yet
Looking for anybody in Tennessee to rent a keyline plow for our farm we’re looking to develop +- 5 acres of it for orchard/ silvopasture/ row cropping …
Keyline plow services wanted Not rated yet
Keyline plow services wanted I am in south central Pennsylvania and am either looking to purchase a keyline plow or rent one. Phone number is 717-860-1568. …
Keyline Plow Services Wanted Not rated yet
If you service northern Michigan with your keyline plow services please contact me bob@kenafpartnersusa.com