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Sharpening the Edges: Wash/Pack Efficiencies in a New Farm Building at Small...

A video version of this case study is available here and a printable PDF is available here. Evan Perkins & Heidi Choate own and operate Small Axe Farm in Barnet, Vermont. Together, they have been...

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Warm Rooms for Storage Crops & Freeze Protection for Coolers

Some crops like winter squash and sweet potatoes are ideally kept in “warm” rooms for long-term storage. It is also helpful to have some freeze protection even in cold storage rooms during the winter...

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Preventing Freezing in Produce Coolers

Occasionally, during longer cold snaps, we receive a lot of questions about storage crops freezing in coolers. This post summarizes some ideas for preventing freezing. Summary Seal up the cooler box –...

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Patient Pursuit of Packshed Happiness at Ananda Gardens

The 1950s dairy barn that got its second chance at life. It is now used as part of a vegetable farm. Patrick Sullivan and Melisa Oliva have been farming for 5 years at Ananda Gardens, a CSA Farm in...

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Easy Breezy Three Season Packshed at Stout Oak Farm 

Kate Donald began farming at Stout Oak Farm in Brentwood, NH in 2012. As the farm grew she quickly realized they could only handle one, or maybe two infrastructure projects at a time. Much of these...

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The Next Chapter: Renovating a Barn to Sustain Indian Line Farm 

Elizabeth Keen, standing in the CSA Room of her newly renovated barn. Elizabeth Keen and her husband Al have been farming at Indian Line Farm in Great Barrington, MA for over 25 years. After taking a...

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Managing Humidity and Condensation in Coolers

Many winter storage crops love high humidity and low temperatures. Others like low humidity and warmer temperatures. It can be a real challenge to achieve the right balance. As we make air cooler, it...

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Top 5: Working with Contractors on a Postharvest Project

Key Takeaways Have a Plan – Well planned is half-done. Sketch out your scope, schedule, and budget and consider doing the work in phases if needed. Check References – Make sure this partner is going...

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Expanding Infrastructure and Maximizing its Potential at Jericho Settlers Farm

Mark Fasching and Christa Alexander run Jericho Settlers Farm where they grow “good food year round” in Jericho, Vermont. Like many, they started out with a garden and roadside stand and continually...

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Farmer’s Favorites: Shipping Containers and Their Use on Vegetable Farms

Farming requires lots of space. Space to grow vegetables, conditioned space to store harvested produce, and a secure space to house tools out of the weather. Barns and tool sheds can be expensive, and...

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