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This is a list of books that people have found useful in running a farm. Typically How-To or books explaining tools and techniques.



shipping container post-harvest shed/commercial kitchen

This project turns a 40' insulated shipping container into a fully operational post processing station and cold storage unit as well as a commercial kitchen for value added processing. This project can be built in under $10,000 and combines several readily available technologies such as solar-hot water systems and the cool-bot so that a farmer can process, add value and store produce from a small farm without needing to pull building permits or worry about long term tenure.



Organizers Call

An organizational tool for connecting folks working remotely from a number of locations. Regular google hangouts. Ask to be invited to join us!



Outside Air Exchange Control

This tool demonstrates the use of two thermostats to provide a control system for an air exchange fan that draws cold outside air in to cool a storage room for winter crops. The control essentially provides a differential temperature control which may also be applicable to other processes (curing, solar hot water, etc.)