From many modern and historical techniques for harnessing and training animals, Tillers has developed low-stress techniques and comfortable yokes to increase productivity.

Animal-Powered Agriculture

The world's 400 million draft animals mostly plow and harrow. Expanding uses to effective weeding, harvesting, planting, haying, and post-harvest processing quickly boosts farm production.

Blacksmithing and Woodworking

Improving the skills of rural carpenters and blacksmiths is a critical path to better equipping farmers. With modest help, these artisans activate rural economies.

Economic Stimulus

Off-season and off-farm use of draft animal power creatively kick starts a local economy. Tillers shares tools for road building, water projects, logging, and general construction.

Local Transport

Simple carts speed farm marketing and relieve women of traditional drudgery. Tillers has collected designs for many needs, construction limits, and environments.

Secondary Industries

Cottage industries grow with other production changes. Rope making serves a broader market than ox and horse farmers. Metal casting creates more than farm implements.