Presented By : Josh Hardin

Laughing Stock Farm

Sheridan, AR

SSAWG 2018

Chattanooga, TN

20 Acres Certified Organic

~1 Acre in production

2 Fixed High Tunnels, 1 Movable

Main crops: Ginger, Turmeric, Potatoes, Onions, Leafy Greens, Tomatoes, Peppers, Beets

Markets: Multiple Farmer’s Markets, New South Grower’s Cooperative, Local Schools, Restaurants

• Single or Double

Wheel design

• Can get close to

plants if planted

straight

• Great for onions

and potatoes

• Implements-

Sweep, Stirrup

Hoe, Tine

Cultivators

• Can be found

online and some

local cooperatives

• $150-300

• Need to be left on a

minimum of 2

weeks

• We try and leave

tarps at least 4-5

weeks

• Last 3-4 years with

good handling and

storage

Fixed Tunnels require constant change and care to not overuse the soil

Movable Tunnels allow for Solanum (Tomatoes, peppers) on a more consistent basis without risking crop injury

Insects, disease, and salt can all be factors in a fixed high tunnel and more careful management is necessary for certain crops

Fall

Excellent at filtering fine particles for drip systems

Can use fairly sediment rich water with little to no clogging

System flushes automatically on a time setting and a pressure switch.

~$1500 for components

Requires 220V Power

Smaller systems available