Red Cedar Post / Deer Fence Installation Video

Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2020: $8,968.00
Projected End Date: 07/31/2022
Grant Recipient: Blue Heron Orchard
Region: North Central
State: Missouri
Project Coordinator:
Dan Kelly
Blue Heron Orchard
Description:
This video follows the multitude of steps to create an eight foot deer fence to protect an apple orchard, utilizing all local cedar posts and the preparation and execution for its installation. From harvesting the posts, demonstrating the shou sugi ban method of cauterizing trunks(charring the base) in order to preserve the fence posts, and installing and stretching the woven wire..
Type:
Article/Newsletter/Blog
Authors:
Dan Kelly, Blue Heron Orchard; Cherie Sampon
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Consumers
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