Added by Chris Callahan • Last updated March 27, 2019
Silas Doyle-Burr is managing Last Resort Farm in Monkton, VT, taking over the operations from his parents on the farm he grew up at. The farm was purchased in 1987, and transitioned from dairy farming to vegetable production in 1993, and now grow 26 different crops split just about evenly retail vs. wholesale. The following link is a playlist of videos taken with Silas showcasing some of the features implemented to turn a dairy barn into a vegetable wash and pack space. Highlight video (1min) Overview of Last Resort Farm and the decisions behind building out this space (9min) The benefits, decision, and concerns of the build (5min) The details of the coolers instrumentation and controls (6min)