No-Till, Hillside, Off-grid, Market Farming at Small Axe Farm: EP12

Text me a message!The Ag Engineering podcast is a conversation with small scale fruit and vegetable farmers to discuss tools, tips or techniques to improve the sustainability of your farm. In this episode, we visit with Evan Perkins and Heidi Choate of Small Axe Farm (https://smallaxefarm.com/) to talk about how they implement no-till production on their farm.1:56 How do you define no-till on your farm?3:55 How are you renovating a bed?6:37 How do you make new beds?7:54 Farming on a hillside13:39 Microclimates on a south-facing slope in Zone 417:18 No-till and fundamental environmental practices19:52 Erosion and season extension 22:19 Advantages to hillside growing26:17 Hoop houses on a hillside28:06 The Tillie33:17 Pathway residue compost systemWebsite: https://smallaxefarm.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smallaxefarm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallaxefarmvermont/?hl=enSupport the showVisit the website to see photos/videos from the visit: https://thefarmersshare.comFollow the show on Facebook and Instagram: @thefarmersshareSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefarmersshare