Lean Farming: Cutting Edge Tools & Farming without Plastic

Friday, January 23, 2026 3:30 pm to 5 pm Joe Crowley Student Union (JCSU), TBA (View map)
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Ben Hartman, Clay Bottom Farm

This two-part session explores tools and tactics for efficient and ecologically friendly small-scale farming.

Speaker Ben Hartman highlights a core set of essential, affordable and durable tools designed to maximize

efficiency on the small farm. Learn about these tools, along with new cutting-edge innovations, and

discover how to use lean principles when selecting tools for your operation.

Plastic waste can harm soil health, threaten livestock through ingestion and contaminate crops. Discover

methods that can significantly reduce or eliminate the use of plastic, while maintaining a highly efficient

and environmentally friendly small-farm system.

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  • Attendance type: In person
  • Event type: Lectures & Seminars