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  • From: Robert H Meyer <rhmeyer1 AT facstaff.wisc.edu>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
  • Cc: Astrid Newenhouse <astridn AT facstaff.wisc.edu>, Marcia Miquelon <mgmiquelon AT facstaff.wisc.edu>
  • Subject: Garden Tool Suggestions--a thought...
  • Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 13:09:03 -0600


Hello Jim and Julie (and list):

A few years ago at the Upper Midwest Organic Conference, one of the growers stated that they made their "wish list" based upon where they were spending the most time. In other words, where they spent the most time (weeding, greenhouse, packing, etc) was the area of their farm that they needed to spend the most money on. From the sound of it you've already got an idea that weeding is a priority (thus the wheel hoe). Any other areas where it seems you might be able to invest a little and gain (either time or energy)?

Our project's website has a few new tip sheets (one on the long-handled diamond hoe). Check it out: www.bse.wisc.edu/hfhp

bob

We made it through our first year of market farming with basic home
gardening tools, but before we begin next year we are looking for tools
to make the year a little easier! Any ideas on the following?

Wheel Hoe...suggestions on which brand/type is best and where is the best
place to purchase
Any other hand tool suggestions (such as all the hoe variations)?

Bob Meyer
Evaluation Specialist
National AgrAbility Project
Madison, WI
rhmeyer1 AT facstaff.wisc.edu




  • Garden Tool Suggestions--a thought..., Robert H Meyer, 12/03/2001

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