5 Systems for a Faster, Smarter Farm
This season Jonathan, founder of Farmers Friend, is giving you an inside look into the workings of his family’s market farm, Bountiful Blessings Farm in Middle Tennessee! You’ll see exactly how they operate a profitable small farm day-to-day! Shop innovative tools for your farm at Farmers Friend: https://www.farmersfriend.com Learn more about Bountiful Blessings Farm: https://www.bountifulblessingsfarm.com Learn more about Bountiful Blessings GF Bakery: https://www.bountifulblessingsgfbaker... Video summary: Today, Joshua takes us behind the scenes to show how the farm manages the "organized chaos" of harvest season. We dive deep into the logistics of a twice-a-week delivery schedule, the DIY engineering behind their wash-and-pack station, and why a converted washing machine might be the best tool on the farm. In this episode: — The Harvest Board: How a simple whiteboard with magnets and electrical tape keeps a 6-person crew synchronized. — Precision Harvesting: Why counting rubber bands is the secret to a 20-minute time save during CSA packing. — Greenhouse Efficiency: Tips for harvesting kale and brassicas to ensure long-term plant health and disease prevention. — Farm Innovation: A tour of the custom-built "fast-drain" wash tank and the DIY salad spinner that rivals industrial models. — Cold Chain Logistics: How to build a mobile refrigerated market trailer using a CoolBot, spray foam, and a standard box trailer. Are you a small-scale farmer? We’d love to hear about your "farm hacks." What’s one DIY tool or system that has changed the way you work? Drop a comment below! -------------------- MB012NRRMY5M1LT
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