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Here is the open hack pad for the November 2013 Triangle hitch build day

https://farmhack.hackpad.com/Triangle-Build-Weekend-Hackpad-0qA9NfDysS6

Here are some of the recent threads ported over to the forum: This event is linked to the triangle quick hitch tool http://farmhack.org/tools/triangle-quick-attach-3-point-hitch

A hackpad for logistics has been created here https://farmhack.hackpad.com/Triangle-Build-Weekend-Hackpad-0qA9NfDysS6

Hi, i would like to host a build-it weekend at the Firehouse, for farmers and tool makers. The tool proposed is the adabio jiffy hitch, which makes picking up and dropping off implements from a tractor faster, easier, and safer. Attached is the pdf for this tool, in French. The proposed weekend is November 9,10. The Firehouse is 98 Reed Rd Wesport MA. Are you interested? Are any other farmers interested? Do any farms actually want to order such a tool in advance? How much will they cost? How many implement parts are needed on your farm (ie.

Here is a graphic representing the open source data tool landscape.

http://www.bigdata-startups.com/open-source-tools/

Also relevant is the landscape for the internet of "things"

http://tctechcrunch2011.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/internetofthings2.jpg

This is a test

Farm Hack North Fork 
Paonia and Hotchkiss Lodging Options: 



Paonia Options: Bross Hotel Bed & Breakfast http://www.paonia-inn.com/ 
Historic, clean and comfortable rooms right in downtown Paonia. 


Redwood Arms Motel http://www.redwoodarmsmotel.com/ 
Modest motel rooms for a decent rate. This motel is located right off highway 133/92. 


Rocky Mountain Inn http://rockymountaininn.net/rooms-rates 
 Located right in downtown Paonia as well. Quite a few affordable room options. 



How to run a Farmhack event

Running a superlative, memorable and effective event is not rocket-science, but it is a learned artform. Take it seriously, and bring some whimsy. Farmhack events are generally co-organized by a small team, usually take at least a few hundred hours of coordination, and generally end up costing at least 500 dollars all told in hard costs. Take it seriously.

This is a message to all growers of all sizes, we are looking for feedback on www.PickACarrot.com.

Our goal is to build a web tool that is useful to farmers and we are excited about having Farmhack be a forum for this discussion. If you have any suggestions, ideas or feedback related to using our site, we really want to hear about it directly from you.

Please take a look at our site and let us know what you think right here or email me directly at jmgrauer@gmail.com

Thanks and we look forward to getting the conversation started.

Jason

The dates are Nov 16-17 at Glide Ranch in Davis, CA. Contact e-mail: farmhackdavis@gmail.com

A wiki has been created for the event which can be found here

http://farmhack.org/wiki/farm-hack-davis-2013-wiki

Several members of the Farm Hack team just got back from the World Maker Faire in NYC this past weekend. The Farm hack area had great deal of traffic all weekend with lots of questions, interest and interaction with the group of tools we brought from all over New England. The tools included everything from pedal powered root washer, water pump, and tractors, and flame weeder, to aerial imagery equipment and electronic field sensors.