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Leadership: Caitlin Macgregor (CEO), Neil Macgregor (VP of Product)
Headquarters: Waterloo, Canada
Initial Investment Date: 2021
Community Served: Workforce
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How to Tare a Scale
Many farmers weigh their produce to find out the sale price. Tare your scale to weigh produce accurately, without the weight of the container.
Floating Row Cover
Row cover lets sunlight and water IN and keeps pests OUT. Some insects overwinter in the soil. Check on plants under row cover. If you see any insect damage, consider treating. There are different types of row cover. This series will focus onthe use of a lightweight row cover for insect pest protection. Heavier covers help keep plants warm.
Flame Weeding
Flame weeding kills small weeds using fire. It is used on beds before planting and to kill weeds in paths. It works best on weeds under 4 inches tall. Growers will learn about the equipment needed, how to attach the torch to a propane tank and operate the tool.
Baiting an Electric Fence
Baiting your electric fence helps keep animals out of the garden. Use peanut butter on a piece of foil.
Sanitizing with Bleach
Make a bleach solution to sanitize tools and surfaces on the farm.
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.
How to Clean and Sanitize a Crop Delivery Van
Clean and sanitize your crop delivery van to prevent bacteria and disease.
How to Clean and Sanitize Coolers
Clean and sanitize coolers to prevent bacteria and diseas.
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 Run a Water Pump
Two-part series shows how to use a water pump to irrigate from a pond or stream.