Tag: organic

  • 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…

  • Should an Online Marketplace be Part of your Long Term Business Plan? EP23

    Should an Online Marketplace be Part of your Long Term Business Plan? EP23

    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 talk with Rose Wilson (rosewilson.com) to talk about online sales and their long term plan for your farm. Visit the show notes for photos,…

  • Finding Market Streams in Rural Vermont: EP22

    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 talk about how they built up their customers and markets on…

  • Stories of Success and Challenge at 1000 Stone Farm: EP21

    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 Kyle Doda and Betsy Simpson of 1000 Stone Farm (https://www.1000stonefarm.com) and talk about what they are excited about and what challenges them.…