Eastern Mass CRAFT Workshop: Irrigation

Date: 
Wednesday, July 20, 2016 - 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: 
Medway Community Farm, 50 Winthrop Street, Medway, MA

MCF farms on 6 acres broken up over three different parcels in Medway, MA. Our soil is very sandy, which is great for drainage but not so great during periods of drought, which makes irrigation an essential component of our farm systems. We will go through the different components of our setup, including cost of materials, where to get them, what works well and what could be improved upon, water sources, how we decide how to water specific crops, and anything else that inspires the moment. This CRAFT should give a good example of an easily modified, low-cost irrigation setup and how to use it to keep your plants healthy through the hottest parts to the season.