Most of the technical discussions about the web site including reports about bugs and features can be found on the Online Farm Hack tool wiki here
http://farmhack.org/tools/online-farm-hack-tools
I wanted to let folks know about the Photosynq (www.photosynq.org) beta test which is open for applications! Photosynq is a low cost, open source platform for taking handheld measurements of plant, soil, and seed health. Our goal is to create a network of low cost, hand-held measurement devices which researchers, educators, and citizen scientists can use to build a global database of plant health.
Farm Hack Davis – Come meet up for beers and conversation with fellow farmers and tinkerers at Plainfield Station outside of Davis!
Sunday, September 15th, 4–7 P.M., Plainfield Station
larger farm type items, hydraulics, transmissions, wheels,bearings www.surpluscenter.com www.northerntool.com applied industrial
warehouse supply, shop tools, etc www.mcmaster.com www.Grainger.com www.msc-direct.com www.harborfreight.com craigslist
Tool list: Oxy acetylene or Propane (propane may be preferable - since mostly for cutting and heating rather than welding) metal cutting bandsaw (or sawzall or hacksaw) Grinder (4 1/2 inch for starters) Basic stick welder (or Mig, better; mobile stick or mig also acts as backup generator for the farm) Drill Press (Floor model with low RPMs might be better than table-mount) Rod cans to prevent rusty rods Basic mechanic drive set (1/2", 3/8") Auto darkening helmet (can get for roughly $100) Heavy vice Vicegrips all sorts heavy steel clamps Floor fan for ventilation Steel table (can mount with
