The document discusses the design of a small-scale grain machine. There is renewed interest in small-scale grain growing but existing equipment is too large or inefficient. The authors propose designing a small reaper-binder that provides an efficient compromise between large machines that are expensive and impractical, and hand tools that are time-inefficient. This new machine would help address the growing demand for locally grown grains.

1. Small-Scale Grain Machine
Chris Boyle, Ian Jutras, Chris Molica, Earl Ziegler
http://goo.gl/uIgYh

2. The Problem…
• Interest in small-scale grain growing
• Renewed interest
• No Equipment
http://goo.gl/TJSQ2, http://goo.gl/9waUN, http://goo.gl/Tunb7

3. Driving Force
• Growing Demands for Local Grains
• Farmers Markets
• Growing Interest For Various Grains
• Wheat
• Oats
• Barley
• Lentils
• Used at Local Breweries and Bakeries
http://goo.gl/6AffQ

4. Key Issues
• New England used to be America’s
Bread Basket
• Climate Restrictions
• “Too damn wet”
• Infrastructure for grains moved West
http://goo.gl/hDWgMv

5. Advantages to the Midwest
• Railroads
• Highways
• Flatter/More Fertile Land
• Favorable Growing Climate
• Cheaper Land
http://goo.gl/1e3Io , http://goo.gl/DSjIZ, http://goo.gl/v5OsZ

6. Emerging Trends in Farming
• Urban agriculture • SPIN farming
http://goo.gl/wAhqY

7. Solution
• Large Scale Machines
• Abundant
• Too Expensive
• Impractical
• Hand Tools
• Work Well
• Time Inefficient
• Designing Small Reaper-Binder
• Efficient Compromise
http://goo.gl/vcbdZ
http://goo.gl/t6703

8. Questions?