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...
View ArticleWarm 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...
View ArticlePreventing 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 –...
View ArticlePatient 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...
View ArticleEasy 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleManaging 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...
View ArticleTop 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...
View ArticleExpanding 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...
View ArticleFarmer’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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