Tag: extension

  • 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…

  • Plastic Tarp Usage – Techniques and Tips: EP27

    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 of Small Axe Farm (https://smallaxefarm.com) to talk about how they use plastic sheet material (silage tarps and greenhouse plastic) on…

  • Spending Money on Equipment That Matters (Cheap Spreaders & Fancy Seeders): EP26

    Spending Money on Equipment That Matters (Cheap Spreaders & Fancy Seeders): EP26

    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 Hirsh of Clearfield Farm (clearfieldfarmvt.com) to talk about using cheap equipment where you can, and investing money on important equipment. Visit…

  • Bins, Buckets, Baskets & Totes – Harvest Containers: EP25

    Bins, Buckets, Baskets & Totes – Harvest Containers: EP25

    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 from our own blog about options when selecting harvest containers. Visit the show notes for photos, videos or relevant links at…

  • Time Slots for On-farm Shopping: EP24

    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 Pauline Stevens of Golden Russet Farm (https://goldenrussetfarm.com/) to talk about their pivot into opening up their greenhouses using a sign-up form during…