I'm looking to organize a farm hack event in February. Would sudo want to host it? It would be full day event, probably on a Saturday with 30-60 people. Farmhacks are are always free to attend but I would like to support the space financially. 

I'm thinking that it would be part hackathon and part hands on skill share with various presentations and discussions throughout the day.

http://farmhack.net/tools

Saludos,
Patrick

What are the core elements of the FarmHack culture?

• Biology before steel and diesel, software before hardware – is there a way to approach this problem by using biological systems that add to soil health – such as cultural practices like cover cropping, mulching, crop or animal rotations etc, is there an approach that eliminates hardware through greater systems understanding?
• Holistic approach – does this tool make me enjoy working with it as much as getting the job done faster?
• Designed to empower owner of tool to use, modify and improve – different from industrial tools which user does not own in the sense that there are aspects of the tool that are inaccessible to the user. If you can not modify a tool you do not really own it, but are just borrowing it from the system that created it.
• Designed for transparent function – functional components are clearly laid out and purpose is clear.
• Modularity – functions can be removed and replaced without reengineering entire tool. Tool function can be changed by adding or subtracting parts.
• Adaptability- tools can be used for many functions and can be changed to new functions easily.
• Design for Disassembly – modularity/if welded easy access to joint for cut/ no hidden bolts/ exposed bearings/belts/ Belt and chain tensioners have enough play to enable easy removal
• Universal couplers/fastener spacing – use of standard quick connects for electronics/hydraulics/air lines/power take offs
• Design with replicability in mind -- Could this part be recreated in a farm shop in a small town – Use of common dimension materials. for example design for welded and machined parts rather than castings
• Use of “off the shelf” or commonly available components, or components that are or can be re-purposed – can a more easily sourced part do the job as well?

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