J. Keeler Johnson

I had great fun looking at hundreds of old tools during a rare, “just for fun” shopping trip to a quirky store in a nearby town, but I left them all there.

Deer are a pretty big issue on my Wisconsin farm, so when I started a new orchard, I knew I’d need to protect the 10 young trees I planted. Here’s the fence I chose.

If your orchard is not near a hose or irrigation system, an inexpensive, gravity-fed leg tank on a wagon gets the trees the water they need.

Technology can do a lot for us these days, and that includes agriculture. So why not put a GPS to use for projects on your farm?

Keeping an organized collection of general spare parts such as nuts, bolts and washers can save you time and trips to the hardware store.

A farm truck doesn’t have to be a truck, but any automobile you use in a wide variety of ways to help with farm tasks.

For some tasks, such as heavy mowing or plowing, full throttle is necessary, but for many others, less throttle saves fuel and also creates less noise.

It depends. Consider how you’ll use them to transport water on your farm, and you might end up purchasing both types. The differences can be significant.

An orchard full of mature apple trees is quite pleasant, but low-hanging branches can complicate or prevent mowing. A little pruning can make a big difference.

Baling hay is a satisfying and worthwhile effort, but it’s challenging. Follow these tips to help hay baling days go as smoothly as possible.