Strap-On Stool for Field Work

摘要

The July, 2005 issue of Growing for Market featured a short article on this device, in which editor Lynn Byczynski listed the web address for the Healthy Farmers, Healthy Profits Project at the University of Wisconsin, from which the piece below is taken. Readers may find a visit to the site worthwhile, as it gives information on several labor/joint-saving tools, and tips on organizing work areas for efficiency and ease of use. The site is located at . Stoop labor is unavoidable on berry and vegetable farms, since at times the plants and soil need to be tended by hand. If you spend too much time stooping, kneeling or squatting, you may experience fatigue, muscle soreness or injuries. One alternative is to use an adjustable, strap-on stool that lets you sit while you work.