In this episode, Diego and Alec talk all about tools. If you plan on starting a farm, you're probably thinking about a mountain of tools you think you need to get started, but waiting to buy every single one might be setting you back a while. Farmer Alec shares the few tools he used to get his farm up and running on a shoestring budget. Lastly, Diego and Alec touch a bit on fertility and how getting your soil fertility down can help boost production.

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00:00 Introduction and Season Overview
00:39 Initial Farm Setup and Tools
05:30 Challenges and Adaptations
13:23 Evaluating Upgrades and Investments
27:04 Maintaining Soil Structure and Compost Use
30:05 Fertilization Strategies and Soil Testing
41:18 Germination Netting and Weed Suppression
50:21 Essential Tools and Final Thoughts