Operating The BCS Rotary Plow
Today was field maintenance day. I used a hula hoe to remove weed, and the BCS tractor with the rotary plow attachment to create three beds in preparation for the next step which is direct seeding.
Similar Posts
The Gita and Red Noodle Beans Have Sprouted
I have never been more excited to come to class when I noticed that my beans have sprouted! However, some did not make it. I suspect birds were able to…
Fire Ants, Aphids, other Problems, and more Direct Seeding
Today’s theme it seems is problem solving. As I walk around my plot to do my field observation ritual, I noticed the ants crawling on my beans and around the…
Daikon and Snow Peas Sprout
Thursdays are GoFarm AgSchool lecture night in the classroom. But we always make time to inspect our plot right before class. And tonight I am happy to report that the…
The Ladybug – A Beneficial Insect
Aphids are one of the pests farmers need to control. Luckily, ladybugs, a beneficial insect, feed on the aphids which help the farmers keep their crops healthy without using much…
Drip Irrigation System
We have plowed our plots and raised our beds. Now it’s time to install our irrigation system. Where we tap from the feeder line, we placed a timer to control…
Crops In Our Nursery
My mother attends the GoFarm AgSchool class with me, and she selected and planted the seeds for our nursery while I prepped our plot for the majority of our planting. …