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Cover Crop Roller
This tool is used to roll standing annual cover crops and crimp the stem to prevent regrowth and create a heavy mulch in place that can be planted through using no-till drills, planters and transplanters. This tool entry is based on the Rodale Institute's open source design, and updated by ADABIO
Books
This is a list of books that people have found useful in running a farm. Typically How-To or books explaining tools and techniques.
Guia de diseño para huertos Urbanos (Urban Agriculture Guide)
This was my thesis to get my Industrial Design Degree. It's a documental investigation, created to aproach people intersted is this theme. The guide can be read here http://issuu.com/serchq/docs/tesis_guia_para_disen__o_de_huertos
Dripwall Delta
The Dripwall delta collects solar heat in a drip of water and transfers that heat under the soil to keep roots warmer. It is a season extender that lets you start seedlings a lot earlier and also the heat stored under the soil protects seedlings from night frost.
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!
Cold Frame with Recycled Windows
Use salvaged windows and materials to construct a mini-greenhouse for season extension. These cold frames can be used to warm soil before planting directly in the ground, create a micro climate for seedlings and starts, overwinter dormant plants, and more.
Equipment Lending
Documentation and conversation around various equipment lending models.
Sweat Box Germination Chamber
A "sweat box" style germination chamber built using readily available parts and a broken chest freezer. Early season germination can be inconsistent without a closely controlled environment for starting seeds. Commercial greenhouses use similar systems but the cost can be prohibitive for the small vegetable grower.