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Check out these cool farmer ‘jumpers’ made from Guernsey sheeps wool. They do custom size and bespoke orders so make sure to send your measurements to your family with your measurements for the perfect christmas present!
Hey, Maine is kind of taking some spotlight on local economy here.
Earlier this week we talked about a new credit union initiative, geared toward farmers, that is starting in the state. Keeping on the theme of building a local, resilient economy we’re giving a shutout to the folks behind the Anchorpac. Continue reading
It may not be a samurai sword, but these tools are about as close to one as you can get! Hida Tool and Hardware Company features exceptional tools from Japan. Hida Tool is your source for woodworking tools, gardening tools, and kitchen knives that continue the metalworking traditions of the samurai sword makers.
In Japan during the period when samurai existed, katana (Japanese swords) were commonly used and increased in popularity as close-combat warfare evolved.
The swords were hand forged from professional blacksmiths (sword smiths). The steel (combined carbon steels) gets hammered and heated numerous times to increase the sword’s durability. This process of pounding and other techniques used to create a sword eventually was utilized for manufacturing many tools in Japan.
In 1876 the Meiji Government issued an edict to outlaw Japanese swords. It was a hard time for samurai, but the blacksmiths who produced swords were also out of business.
As a way to pass down the skill of tool forging and continue business, many blacksmiths decided to create woodworking, gardening tools and kitchen cutlery instead. Around this period, woodworking in Japan was also going through changes; high-quality tools to increase efficiency were in demand. Combining the skills of Japanese sword forging, the tools evolved in the quality of their cutting edges and durability.
Order your Hida Tool HERE!
with all sorts of great gear: posters, stickers, almanacs & more!
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The Otter Hanky
In the market for multiple bandana designs? Check out our “Get Dusty” Bandana featuring artwork by Brooke Budner.
There are a lot of brands listed and we have not vetted this list, but it’s a start!
American-made workwear brands, that we know of, include Round House, Pointer Brand and Red Ants Pants.
Have anything to add? email us: blog@thegreenhorns.net
Use this kit from Agdia Biofords to test for traces of gmo contamination in your crops!! Check it out here— available for corn, sugar beets, cotton, soybeans.
We like this idea. Let’s show them some support!
Totem Industries on Kickstarter
Totem Industries is a small company out of Boulder, CO, with the goal of getting good people into cool and durable clothes at a reasonable cost. We have been manufacturing clothing domestically since our inception in 2004.
We started as a backcountry ski company, making hemp ski pants, hemp ski backpacks, and recycled softshell jackets.
We are now focused on making clothing for everyday life, which is why we are so excited to introduce our new line of organic workwear. Continue reading
A new, easy way to find farm gear on craigslist! You can search the craigslist sites of several states in one click – just enter how many miles away from you you’re willing to go for a particular item. SearchTempest.com
This T shirt design is a collaborative effort between Andy Schwartz and Joel Cothran. Andy is an urban gardener/farmer and Joel is an incredibly inventive artist of many mediums.
A percentage of the profits will be donated to local community gardens. We are doing our part to make people aware of the importance of composting. Compost keeps food scraps out of landfills (methane gas) and helps to build topsoil. Inspiration for the design comes from a need to replenish our soils due to the years and years of taking with giving very little in return. The earth feeds us so it is our duty to return the favor. COMPOST!
Buy it on ETSY
Have you felt the glory of the No-Strap Kneepads yet? Works beautifully with those double front pants from Carhartt or Duluth Trading Co. The foam pads could be easily farmhacked. Save your knees with all that weeding!
