Learn how to plant seeds with a walk-behind seeder.
Preparing a Walk-Behind Seeder
A walk-behind seeder is easy to use and to maintain. You save time seeding compared to planting by hand. You get consistent spacing when you use a walk-behind seeder.
How to Set Up an Electric Fence
Vegetable farmers use electric fences to keep animals out of crop fields.Livestock farmers use electric fences to keep animals inside the pasture and manage rotational grazing programs. Learn the steps to set up an electric fence.
Using a Solar Energizer for an Electric Fence
Learn how to power an electric fence using a small solar panel. Two-part series.
How to Change Tractor Engine Oil
You must change the engine oil in a tractor to avoid mechanical problems. Most tractors need an oil change after 1200 hours of use. Learn the process to take out the old oil and add new oil.
How to Install Weed Fabric in the Garden
Weed fabric is also called landscape fabric. It is an effective tool for weed control and erosion control. Use it to make pathways in the garden. Weed fabric is durable and you can re-use it. These photos show you how to install weed fabric in your garden for use as pathways.
Baiting an Electric Fence
Baiting your electric fence helps keep animals out of the garden. Use peanut butter on a piece of foil.
Flame Weeding
Flame weeding kills small weeds using fire. It is used on beds before planting and to kill weeds in paths. It works best on weeds under 4 inches tall. Growers will learn about the equipment needed, how to attach the torch to a propane tank and operate the tool.
Floating Row Cover
Row cover lets sunlight and water IN and keeps pests OUT. Some insects overwinter in the soil. Check on plants under row cover. If you see any insect damage, consider treating. There are different types of row cover. This series will focus onthe use of a lightweight row cover for insect pest protection. Heavier covers help keep plants warm.
How to Tare a Scale
Many farmers weigh their produce to find out the sale price. Tare your scale to weigh produce accurately, without the weight of the container.
Drip Irrigation – How to Install Header Line
To install drip irrigation, first install a header line. Next, install a pressure regulator between the header line and the water source.
How to Fix a Leak in a Garden Hose
Fixing a leak in a garden hose is cheap and easy. You do not have to buy a new hose. You just need a few tools and new parts.
How to Run a Water Pump
Two-part series shows how to use a water pump to irrigate from a pond or stream.
Installing Row Cover Video
Growers will be introduced to installing reemay row cover. Growers will learn aboutthe needed tools for installation. Reemay row cover is a great tool for keeping insects away from your crop. Covering your crops also protects them from cold temperatures that might kill your plants.
How to Replace an End Fitting on a Garden Hose
Garden hoses break. Equipment can damage them or they wear out. You can fix the hose with a new end fitting. You will need a new end fitting that is the same size as your hose.
Drip Irrigation – How to Install Drip Tape
Use Drip Irrigation to water long, straight rows of plants. Drip irrigation reduces spread of disease that droplets from sprinklers can cause. It saves water and reduces weed growth.
Drip Irrigation – How to Fix a Leak in Drip Tape
Damaged drip tape can lead to underwatering. You can fix small leaks with duct tape. Fix larger leaks with couplings.
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