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The Shop Tips and Country Wisdom of Dirt Farmer Jay

The Shop Tips and Country Wisdom of Dirt Farmer Jay

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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A Utah homesteader shares some of his favorite home, garden, and shop tips on his YouTube channel

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This Pedal-Powered Tractor Takes the Fuel Out of Farming

This Pedal-Powered Tractor Takes the Fuel Out of Farming

By Bilal Ghalib

Bilal Ghalib

Good human :)

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By Michael Floyd

Michael Floyd

Michael Floyd is a creative director and sustainability consultant. As Marketing Lead for Autodesk's Making for Impact program, his work supports and amplifies the positive environmental and social impact of the global maker community. Originally from the US, he has been a Londoner for seven years

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Anyone can build this open source bike-tractor hybrid for sowing, weeding, hoeing, harvesting open lines, and carrying loads.

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From Aerospace to Weaving, Houston Mini Maker Faire Is an Inventors’ Paradise

From Aerospace to Weaving, Houston Mini Maker Faire Is an Inventors’ Paradise

Mike Hinkle

By Mike Hinkle

Mike Hinkle

Mike is a STEAM educator and life-long Maker residing in Sugar Land, Texas. His Making focuses on robotics, 3D design and printing, microcontrollers and IoT development. When he's not Making he's... sleeping.

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Houston Mini Maker Faire attendees had a chance to create scientific creatures, assemble a clock, take a peek through augmented reality, and much more.

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Great Gifts: 3D Print These Useful Stocking Stuffers

Great Gifts: 3D Print These Useful Stocking Stuffers

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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These small gifts are perfect to print in the days leading up to Christmas Eve, and small enough to stuff in someone’s stocking.

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Greening Cities with Snap-together DIY Farming Kits

Greening Cities with Snap-together DIY Farming Kits

By Bilal Ghalib

Bilal Ghalib

Good human :)

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By Michael Floyd

Michael Floyd

Michael Floyd is a creative director and sustainability consultant. As Marketing Lead for Autodesk's Making for Impact program, his work supports and amplifies the positive environmental and social impact of the global maker community. Originally from the US, he has been a Londoner for seven years

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The designs for these snap-together farming kits are open source and community designed.

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