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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
Micro Hydro Basics and Case Study
Small scale hydropower is an inexpensive and relatively simple way to produce reliable energy. Here are some resources and case studies as an introduction to DIY hydro.
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.
Cultivar's RainCloud
RainCloud is a web connected irrigation system and application platform. RainCloud links computers and mobile devices to lawns, gardens and plants by combining automated water valves, soil moisture sensors, a wifi enabled programmable computer and custom web applications. Visit http://www.ecultivar.com for more info.
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!
The WiFi Farm Guide
Low cost farm wide WiFi to enable remote sensors and any other WiFi enabled device.
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.