Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2020: $74,982.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2023
Grant Recipient:
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Region: Western
State: California
Principal Investigator:
Omar Rodriguez
National Center for Appropriate Technology
Description:
This publication focuses on equipment and tools for intensive crop production on a small-scale commercial farm. It details equipment and hand tools for soil preparation, planting, weed management, and harvesting. The use of appropriate equipment and tools, both in terms of size and practicality, can increase production efficiency and profits while minimizing disturbance to soil and to plant health. Lists of further resources and tool and equipment suppliers are included.
Type:
Manual/Guide
File:
Download file (PDF)
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators
URL:
Ordering info:
https://attra.ncat.org/publication/equipment-and-tools-for-small-scale-intensive-crop-production/
Kristi Van Hoosen
travelandpubs@ncat.org
National Center for Appropriate Technology
https://attra.ncat.org/publication/equipment-and-tools-for-small-scale-intensive-crop-production/
Publication/product ID: IP459
Kristi Van Hoosen
travelandpubs@ncat.org
National Center for Appropriate Technology
https://attra.ncat.org/publication/equipment-and-tools-for-small-scale-intensive-crop-production/
Publication/product ID: IP459
This product is associated with the project "Filling the Gap – Exposing Agricultural Professionals to New and Innovative Small-Farm Tools"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.