A presentation at Southern SAWG on small farm tools and equipment used on our farm

1. Presented By : Josh Hardin
Laughing Stock Farm
Sheridan, AR
SSAWG 2018
Chattanooga, TN

2.  20 Acres Certified Organic
 ~1 Acre in production
 2 Fixed High Tunnels, 1
Movable
 Main crops: Ginger,
Turmeric, Potatoes, Onions,
Leafy Greens, Tomatoes,
Peppers, Beets
 Markets: Multiple Farmer’s
Markets, New South
Grower’s Cooperative, Local
Schools, Restaurants

6. • Single or Double
Wheel design
• Can get close to
plants if planted
straight
• Great for onions
and potatoes
• Implements-
Sweep, Stirrup
Hoe, Tine
Cultivators

7. • Can be found
online and some
local cooperatives
• $150-300
• Need to be left on a
minimum of 2
weeks
• We try and leave
tarps at least 4-5
weeks
• Last 3-4 years with
good handling and
storage

8.  Fixed Tunnels require constant
change and care to not overuse the
soil
 Movable Tunnels allow for Solanum
(Tomatoes, peppers) on a more
consistent basis without risking crop
injury
 Insects, disease, and salt can all be
factors in a fixed high tunnel and
more careful management is
necessary for certain crops

9. Fall

11.  Excellent at filtering fine particles
for drip systems
 Can use fairly sediment rich water
with little to no clogging
 System flushes automatically on a
time setting and a pressure switch.
 ~$1500 for components
 Requires 220V Power
 Smaller systems available