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Mobile Chicken Processing Station

Insitu was approached by a local poultry farmer with and increased demand in poultry production. His needs include a mobile processing station that could be moved to various chicken pen locations - 2-4 per week - and process at least 100 chickens a week. The platform needed to accommodate 2-4 people, be mobile, provide overhead cover, and contain all necessary equipment. Scalder, plucker, evisceration table, chilling tubs, and drying rack. The need for potable heated and cooled water also existed and solutions are being developed in tandem. The solution consists of (2) Farm Tuff utility trailers - http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_486971_486971 - connected one behind the other. The trailer decks will be custom made using greenwood and will be 6 feet wide and can adjust in length from 8 feet to 10 feet - which will allow for testing and the need for any additional work space in the future. Each is rated to handle up to 4,000 lbs. Trailers have been delivered and fabrication has started. Progress images will be posted.

Tractor or tool carrier for cultivating and harvesting

The tractor I have designed has been in use for two years cultivating cutflower and garlic. I have some modifications I'd like to see and than create another one to sell to farmers. Also need sources to reduce cost of manufacturing and developing safety guidlines Listed is the tractor on our first run https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=U_H1L_tLV9I

Inexpensive Variable Speed Control Using a Light Dimmer Switch

This tool uses a modern light dimming switch to provide variable speed control of a motor (fan, pump, etc.) It turns out these dimmers use silicon controlled rectifiers (SCR's) which allow for very nice voltage control, and hence speed control in motors common to farm applications. More on SCR here: https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-the-SCR-and-a-voltage-regulator.

Modular Hop Oast or Tray Drier for Herbs

This tool is a multiple tray drier that was developed for drying hops. It could be used for drying herbs and even fruits and vegetables as well. One of the key features of the drier is the use of multiple trays, which allow for separation of different crops or different varieties of the same crop. Additionally, it uses a PID controller for the heater that leads to very stable temperature control.

Biketractor

Bike tractor used for weeding, planting, harvesting, hoeiing, marking rows,..

Logging Arch, Dump Cart, and all-purpose Forecart for Draft Horses

This is a three-in-one tool designed and built by Donn Hewes at Northland Sheep Dairy in Marathon, NY. The dump portion is easily removable if the cart is being used either as a forecart or as a logging arch.

Grain Dryer

This grain dryer is a very basic, inexpensive and efficient prototype. It is made out of an air vent, a tube, a rope and some tape. Find out how it works and how to build it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AXNLZAFTqk&feature=youtu.be

roller crimper

Roller crimper developed by organic Latium region farmers (members of AIAB Lazio) together with CREA, a research center. It has been built, developed and tested in a participatory mode.

Truck Bed Liner Compost Tea Collector

This concept recycles a Truck Bed Liner. The tool produces a mid sized compost facility, and unlimited amounts of compost tea.

Solarization

Solarization utilizes energy from the sun to kill weeds and grasses. Simply laying a sheet of clear plastic or a large piece of glass will eliminate weeds. This technique depends on strong sunlight, and works best under dry conditions. Sliding glass doors work well. We have experimented with black plastic and clear plastic.