Fall Tool Field Day

For those who want access to the New Orleans Growers Tool Lending Library, this is a required step! Join Sprout for our Fall Tool Field Day on Saturday, October 17th from 9am - 12pm at Everwild Farm in Westwego, LA! This will be an opportunity for you to get oriented with the New Orleans Growers Tool Lending Library (TLL) and learn how to use the engine-based agricultural tools in the New Orleans Growers Tool Lending Library (TLL). For those who want access to the inventory of Tool Lending Library and the New Orleans ToolBank, this is a required step. This event will focus on the following tools: Billy Goat Brush Cutter BCS walk-behind tractor and various implements Gas-powered auger & driver Flame weeder *Currently woodchipper does not work (but that could change before October 17th). The Tool Lending Library is membership-based, with two tiers of membership: • Tier 1 (SPRT1): $25/year, does not include engine-based tools • Tier 2 (SPRT2): $75/year, includes engine-based tools and No Till Drill If you are only interested in a Tier 1 membership, please come to the half hour of the Tool Field Day to learn about the TLL process. This is an outdoor event in which we will be operating heavy machinery. Please wear close-toed shoes and avoid loose clothing. We will have ear and eye protection for sharing, but you are welcome to bring your own. Gloves, hats, and long sleeves are also recommended.