There are many Integrated Pest Management practices that farmers can utilize to protect their crops from bugs and weed overgrowth.  When farmers implement these strategies there is less use of fossil fuels and pesticides/insecticides which could be harmful to the environment.  Items purchased included:

• Insect Netting
• Row Cover
• Beneficial Insects
• Weed Fabric
• Fencing
• Pollinator Plants

Farmers have many tools at their disposal that can help them minimize impact on climate change and the health of their local environment.  From tools that help reduce carbon escaping through no till methods, or solar panels that provide clean energy (and affordable) options for heating or cooling products, to structures that make their work more efficient. Items purchased included:

• Broadforks
• Walk Behind tractors
• Chipper/Shredders
• toolsheds
• Electric landscaping tools
• Solar Energizer
• Weather Stations

Living in an area with four seasons, our farmers have a lot to think about regarding preserving their crops in the heat of the summer, and the freezing cold of winter.  By adding these tools to their farm practice, farmers are able to shift the temperature in small, but meaningful, amounts to let their crops thrive without using heating or cooling. Items purchased included:

• High Tunnel Materials
• Low Tunnels
• Caterpillar Tunnels
• Row Cover and hoops
• Shade Cloth

Soil is the cornerstone of farming and if the soil is not cared for, a farmer may struggle to get products from their land.  To help build up soil health and the dynamic organisms that provide nutrients in the soil, these tools aid our farmers in caring for the land that then cares for us. Items purchased included:

• Silage Tarps
• Solarization Tarps
• Cover Crops
• Lime and Amendments
• Compost
• Raised Beds
• Silviopasture trees

Water management can take many forms. As we experience increased fluctuations in weather, farmers need to be prepared for both draught (and conserving water) and flooding, to keep soil and products from being washed away. Using these specific practices prepares farmers to ensure that their farms have the water they need, when they need it. Items purchased included:

• Drip Irrigation
• Rain Barrels
• Rain Catchment Supplies
• French Drains
• Ground Covers