Site Management

Building a Low-Cost Cooler and Pack Shed

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Handout that provides an overview of how to build your own pack-shed and walk-in cooler for a diversified vegetable/fruit farm. Based on a workshop held at the Farley Center's farm incubator.

2013 Equipment Rates

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2013 rental rates for land, water access, water rate, land management fee, propane, greenhouse lot, cooler pallets, hay barn basement, loft space, farmer barn access, cooler space, corn crib

Land Use Protocols

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Document from the Intervale Center that outlines the land use protocols that all farms in the Intervale must follow. Includes specifics on cover crops and rotation, compost application, weed/ insect/ disease management, irrigation, testing, reporting, and buildings/ improvements.

Individual Grower Organic Certification

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Document developed by Minnesota Food Association, including documentation for farmers to complete for organic certification.

Building the Leopold Center GAP-Certifiable Vegetable Wash Station: Notes and Modifications

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Document that describes the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) compliant vegetable wash station at one of New Entry's incubator farm sites in Dracut, MA, including modifications that were made to the original design, developed by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.

Food Safety Survey

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Survey from New Entry that asks farmers about general food safety practices, measures taken in the field, and post harvest procedures.

On Farm Wash Station Questionnaire

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Questionnaire from New Entry that surveys farmers about their current wash station practices.

Regulations: Conservation and Zoning presentation

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Presentation from New Entry that aims to help farmers understand conservation planning, zoning, and the local advocacy process. Includes information on farmland preservation, wetland and conservation restrictions, zoning and building codes, and other environmental considerations.

Farm Incubator Administration and Management

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Document that provides an overview of the New Entry Sustainable Farming Project, including history, staffing, budget, resources, activities, goals, and lessons.

Farm Support Services

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Annotated list of resources compiled by the New Entry Sustainable Farm Project to assist incubator farm operations. Includes goverment programs, private companies, NGOs, grassroots groups, and consultants.

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