Tag: education

  • The Scooter Seat for Greenhouse Ergonomics and Efficiency: EP39

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Kaisa Jarrell of The Green Wagon Farm (www.thegreenwagonfarm.com) to talk about the scooter seat. Learn something from the show? Let me know…

  • Harvesting Lettuce Efficiently: EP38

    Harvesting Lettuce Efficiently: EP38

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Phoenix O’Brien of Hall Brook Farm (http://hallbrookfarm.com)  to talk about harvesting lettuce efficiently on his farm. Learn something from the show? Let…

  • Q&A About Pest Control with Elisabeth Hodgdon: EP37

    Q&A About Pest Control with Elisabeth Hodgdon: EP37

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this week’s episode I continue the conversation with Elisabeth talking about pest control practices. In Episode 34 she shared practical methods of integrated pest management. In this…

  • The Water Wheel Transplanter: EP36

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Kaisa Jarrell of The Green Wagon Farm (www.thegreenwagonfarm.com) to talk about the water wheel transplanter. Learn something from the show? Let me…

  • Avoiding Pests on Your Farm: EP34

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Elisabeth Hodgdon the Eastern New York Commercial Horticulture Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension to talk about managing pests on your farm. Learn…

  • Improving Handwashing Stations: EP32

    Improving Handwashing Stations: EP32

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we share a resource we put together on improving handwash stations.  Learn something from the show? Let me know or share feedback here! https://forms.gle/fDraaXhRUtYfBchb6 Show…

  • DIY Motorized Root Washer for $200: EP31

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with John Hirsch of Clearfield Farm (clearfieldfarmvt.com) to talk about building a root washer out of a cheap cement mixer. Learn something from…

  • MaterMacc Precision Planters from Market Farm Implement: EP30

    MaterMacc Precision Planters from Market Farm Implement: EP30

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Dave from Market Farm Implement to talk about MaterMacc Precision Planters. Watch the Video Contact Market Farm Implement Market Farm ImplementFriedens, PA(814)…

  • Stories from Small Axe Farm: EP29

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Evan Perkins and Heidi Choate of Small Axe Farm (https://smallaxefarm.com) to share some stories from their farming experience. Learn something from the…

  • Spray Tables for Produce Farms: EP28

    Spray Tables for Produce Farms: EP28

    The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we share a resource we put together highlighting different spray table materials that could be used on produce farms.  Learn something from the show? Let…