Tools and equipment Field Day

Event information

Date

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Add to Calendar 2024-10-15 16:15:00 2024-10-15 18:45:00 Tools and equipment Field Day Are you a beginning fruit and vegetable farmer looking to improve efficiency, safety, and the quality of your fresh produce? Take advantage of new grants from the MDA to purchase infrastructure and equipment for your small farm.We will explore the best options for low-cost equipment that works well for beginning farmers, especially those who may farm on rented land. We also can help you apply for the grants to purchase this equipment.Hands-on stations will include:Packshed and postharvest bins, wash tables, refrigeration and coolersCultivators, rototillers. wheel hoes and hand tools Seeders and transplantersFencing temporary and permanent optionsWells and pumps Big River Farms Big River Farms Big River Farms America/Chicago public

Time

4:15 - 6:45 p.m. Central time

Location

Big River Farms
14220 Ostlund Trl N
Suite B,
Marine on Saint Croix, MN 55047

Contact

Annalisa Hultberg, Extension food safety educator, hultb006@umn.edu

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Are you a beginning fruit and vegetable farmer looking to improve efficiency, safety, and the quality of your fresh produce? Take advantage of new grants from the MDA to purchase infrastructure and equipment for your small farm.

We will explore the best options for low-cost equipment that works well for beginning farmers, especially those who may farm on rented land. We also can help you apply for the grants to purchase this equipment.

Hands-on stations will include:

Packshed and postharvest bins, wash tables, refrigeration and coolers
Cultivators, rototillers. wheel hoes and hand tools
Seeders and transplanters
Fencing temporary and permanent options
Wells and pumps

Audience

Beginning fruit and vegetable farmers and any farmers interested in the grants.

Cost

Free

Registration

Please register so we can plan for materials.

Accommodations

University of Minnesota Extension is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.