Market Farming

[Deb Taft <deb AT mobiusfields.com>]

I have a 7-strand fence with a solar charger on my one-acre field.  We have just started having deer problems and discovered that the batteries have reached the end of their lives after 3+ years and need to be replaced.  Prior to that it has worked like a charm.  It is 6.5 feet tall and we have 4x4s supporting it at corners and in the middle of the longer runs of the L-shaped field, with fiberglass posts in between.

With the charger it cost about $1000.

We plan to put in a similar set-up at the field we're opening up this fall.

Best,

Deb

Mobius Fields

Westchester County, NY

On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 6:08 PM, Andy Fellenz <artisanfarms AT gmail.com> wrote:

Low cost deer fencing - is there such a thing?  I'm looking for fencing to use on some rented ground next season to enclose two small fields one is ~ 2 acres and the second about 3.  I'll need either a solar charger or to use a 12V battery to supply power as power is not available.  I'm curious as to what has worked in the past and the approximate cost for the fence.  I've tried growing on this field in the past and have had severe damage to both my sweet corn and squash.  About the only things the deer have left alone in the past were garlic, cabbage and potatoes. 

Any suggestions or words of wisdom?

Andy

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