Many farmers weigh their produce to find out the sale price. Tare your scale to weigh produce accurately, without the weight of the container.
How to Make a Mobile Handwash Station
Make a mobile handwash station to wash your hands in the field or at a market, and prevent the spread of disease.
Sanitizing with Bleach
Make a bleach solution to sanitize tools and surfaces on the farm.
How to Clean and Sanitize Coolers
Clean and sanitize coolers to prevent bacteria and diseas.
How to Clean and Sanitize a Crop Delivery Van
Clean and sanitize your crop delivery van to prevent bacteria and disease.
Drip Irrigation – How to Install Header Line
To install drip irrigation, first install a header line. Next, install a pressure regulator between the header line and the water source.
How to Fix a Leak in a Garden Hose
Fixing a leak in a garden hose is cheap and easy. You do not have to buy a new hose. You just need a few tools and new parts.
How to Run a Water Pump
Two-part series shows how to use a water pump to irrigate from a pond or stream.
How to Clean and Maintain a Crop Storage Room
Clean and sanitize your crop storage area to prevent bacteria and disease.
How to use a seed mat to start seeds
A seedling heat mat is a waterproof plastic mat. It heats your soil by about 10-20°F or 6-11°C warmer than the air temperature. It keeps the soil at a constant temperature and helps the seeds germinate. This is called bottom heat.
Start Lots of Seeds in Slot Trays
You can use slot trays to start lots of seeds in a small space. Do this when space is limited, seed is old, germination rate is low, or seed is too small to handle.
How to Replace an End Fitting on a Garden Hose
Garden hoses break. Equipment can damage them or they wear out. You can fix the hose with a new end fitting. You will need a new end fitting that is the same size as your hose.
Drip Irrigation – How to Install Drip Tape
Use Drip Irrigation to water long, straight rows of plants. Drip irrigation reduces spread of disease that droplets from sprinklers can cause. It saves water and reduces weed growth.
Drip Irrigation – How to Fix a Leak in Drip Tape
Damaged drip tape can lead to underwatering. You can fix small leaks with duct tape. Fix larger leaks with couplings.
Planting Swiss Chard in Trays
Growers will learn how and when to start planting swiss chard seeds in trays inside a greenhouse.
How to choose the right tray for your seedlings
How to choose the right tray for your seedlings Learn how to choose the right cell pack or pot to transplant seedlings into.
Greehouse Management
Growing your own seedlings in is a great way to save money and extend the growing season. You will need to care for your seedlings every day for many weeks in a greenhouse. These simple tips will help you grow healthy seedlings for the success of your farm business.
Starting Seeds Indoors
Start seeds in a greenhouse to:
Save money. Seeds cost less than plants. Grow special varieties that are only available as seeds. Or use seeds you saved. Extend the growing season. Time your sowing dates to have your seedlings ready to transplant as soon as danger of frost is past. Your large seedlings will have a head start against weeds. Get to market sooner with early planting dates.
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