Tag: Sustainable Ag

  • Rain-flo Plastic Mulch Layer: EP65

    Rain-flo Plastic Mulch Layer: EP65

    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 Howard Prussack of High Meadows Farm to talk about his Rain-flo plastic mulch layer used on his farm. Learn something from the…

  • Checking out New Equipment at High Meadows Farm: EP64

    Checking out New Equipment at High Meadows Farm: EP64

    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 Howard Prussack of High Meadows Farm to talk about some of the new equipment used on his farm. Learn something from the…

  • Checking Out Old Equipment at High Meadows Farm: EP63

    Checking Out Old Equipment at High Meadows Farm: EP63

    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 Howard Prussack of High Meadows Farm to talk about some of the old equipment used on his farm. Learn something from the…

  • DIY Hand tools for Efficiency & Ergonomics: EP62

    DIY Hand tools for Efficiency & Ergonomics: EP62

    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 Josh Volk of Slow Hand Farm to talk about his books and experience making hand tools for the farm. Learn something from…

  • Soil Steaming for Weed Control: EP61

    Soil Steaming for Weed Control: EP61

    In this episode, we visit with Becky Maden of Singing Cedars Farmstead (http://www.singing-cedars-farmstead.com) and UVM Extension  to talk about soil steaming. 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. Learn something from the show? Let me…

  • No-Till Sweet Corn Planter, Pumpkins & Flail Mowing: EP55

    No-Till Sweet Corn Planter, Pumpkins & Flail Mowing: EP55

    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 Andre Cantelmo of Heron Pond Farm (https://www.heronpondfarm.com) to talk about the modifications made to a corn planter to convert it for no-till…

  • Growing from 1/4 to 3 Acres at Old Road Farm: EP53

    Growing from 1/4 to 3 Acres at Old Road Farm: EP53

    In this episode Gabby & Henry share some of what it took to build up their farm to the 3 acres they grow on today. 

  • Ag Eng Podcast Update – Behind the Scenes & Annual Review: EP51

    Ag Eng Podcast Update – Behind the Scenes & Annual Review: EP51

    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 an update to the show and reflect on the previous year of the show. Follow UVM Extension Ag Engineering Website: go.uvm.edu/ageng Facebook: facebook.com/uvmextageng…

  • Figuring out How to Live a Sustainable Farm Life: EP50

    Figuring out How to Live a Sustainable Farm Life: EP50

    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 Patrick Sullivan of Ananda Gardens (https://www.anandagardens.com)  to talk about what sustainable farming means to him and how he strives to achieve it…

  • Fraud Impacts on A Vermont Family Farm: EP49

    Fraud Impacts on A Vermont Family Farm: EP49

    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 Patrick Sullivan of Ananda Gardens (https://www.anandagardens.com)  to talk about one of the most challenging times on his no-till market farm. Learn something…