Cut the most important part, then you have to weld it back together! Learning to weld takes time behind a stick but if you are not prepared behind a stick, then learning to weld will take a toll on your motivation. Being prepared for the job is just a big part of welding. Getting the metal surfaces clean and ready for new metal is the other. In this episode, I have started one of the many 'farm jobs' that requires my time. The gyro mower needs some bodywork while her gearbox is being serviced. I decided to use this opportunity to take you through the steps of how to get started welding your own projects. Sometimes it is best to just jump into the deep end and learn to swim.
In this video, I have a look at the numbers from our 10m long bed of carrots. We pulled out 32 kilograms from 7.5 square meters. The data were recorded using FarmOS (https://farmos.org/) farm management software. Carrots were harvested and after a long process of washing, we built a dedicated table which will feature in the next harvest. All the numbers are in the video. Comment and share your yield per area.
In this video, I am brewing on the concept of "Paying it Forward". In my context, it is a form of collaboration without any preconceived outcomes. I want to help where I can and sometimes I need help from those who can. I don't think asking for assistance is a sign of weakness. For me, it has been a powerful way of building community. Don't be afraid to ask...or you will NEVER know!