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Profile: Sarah Jenkins

Role: Senior Field Operations & Safety Editor
Focus: Hands-on Testing, Maintenance, and Safety Protocols

Bio

Sarah Jenkins is the “boots on the ground” voice of TractorsBy. With over 15 years of direct experience in agricultural operations, she bridges the gap between theoretical manuals and the muddy reality of small-farm life. Before becoming a journalist, Sarah worked as a heavy equipment operator and farm manager in Vermont, managing a 40-acre mixed-livestock operation.

Her writing is driven by a single question: “Will this machine actually work when the mud is knee-deep and the deadline is tomorrow?” She personally tests every piece of equipment featured on our site, prioritizing durability, ease of maintenance, and, above all, operator safety.

Credentials & Expertise

• Certified Agricultural Safety Instructor (National Safety Council)
• Former Lead Tester for Small Farm Quarterly (2015–2020)
• 10+ Years of commercial equipment operation (Skid Steers, Compact Tractors, Loaders)
• Specialty: Preventative maintenance schedules and emergency safety protocols for smallholders.

Key Contributions to TractorsBy

• The Lawn Tractor Handbook: A comprehensive guide to deck sizes, blade maintenance, and seasonal storage.
• Safety First Series: In-depth articles on rollover protection (ROPS), PTO safety, and child safety around farm equipment.
• Maintenance Masterclass: Step-by-step visual guides for oil changes, filter replacements, and hydraulic checks.

Connect with Sarah

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-jenkins-ag
• Twitter/X: @SarahJenkinsAg
• Recent Article: 5 Critical Safety Checks Before You Start Your Tractor This Spring