It took some work to get the tractor started given the measures taken to prepare the tractor for shipment, but with some excellent advice from my dad and Kent Shea, the tractor started right up! We tested the plow, cultivator and disk in front of 60+ villagers to the astoundment of everyone! We then proceeded to disk a couple of small fields. Under our operating model for the equipment, the tractor account earned a total of 15,000 FCFA (around US$25) today – our first income !! This income will ensure a sustainable operation, covering the running and maintenance expenses. Tomorrow we’ll be busy from dawn to dusk.
