The following are proposed for tool stages
See comments below.
What is a "TOOL"? This topic is to explore how we define tools in Farm Hack. Some thoughts:
Tools are not just mechanical devices, but also technical approaches which may involve substituting biology for machinery or chemistry to accomplish a task or do work.
Starting up on a shoestring budget, I couldn't afford the expensive drip irrigation system. Plus, once I read about them and found out that the emitters often get clogged up and need to be replaced, it didn't sound like a very sustainable solution to me. At the very least, I wanted a solution that wouldn't cost a lot up front, but also that wouldn't require lots of upkeep and/or continuing cost.
I am looking for plans for barrel washer aka vegetable root washer. I've done an internet search with little luck. Does anyone know where plans can be found or does anyone have first hand experience constructing their own? Also I've heard that kits are available for purchase though I haven't come across those either. Any suggestions? Thanks, Aaron
I wanted to attempt to write out the big picture of what I hope to develop, especially since this past weekend really helped me start seeing a kind of range of applications that could stem off of the initial infrastructure I've been working on. So, before I start, I'd like to introduce two terms: