Using a Solar Energizer for an Electric Fence Part 1 – Setting up the Energizer
Learn how to power an electric fence using a small solar panel. Part one in a two-part series. A how-to […]
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How to Set up An Electric Fence
Vegetable farmers use electric fences to keep animals out of crop fields. Livestock farmers use electric fences to keep animals
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
Floating Row Cover
Row cover lets sunlight and water IN and keeps pests OUT. Some insects overwinter in the soil. Check on plants
Flame Weeding
Flame weeding kills small weeds using fire. Use it on beds before planting and to kill weeds in paths. It
Baiting an Electric Fence
Baiting your electric fence helps keep animals out of the garden. Use peanut butter on a piece of foil. A
Sanitizing with Bleach
Make a bleach solution to sanitize tools and surfaces on the farm. How-to guide by IRC, Salt Lake City.
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
How to Clean and Sanitize a Crop Delivery Van
Clean and sanitize your crop delivery van to prevent bacteria and disease. A how-to guide by Global Growers Network.
Planting Seed Potatoes by Hand
Plant seed potatoes in your field. Learn the steps and correct spacing. A how-to guide by Semra Fetahovic and Kristin