Build a Simple Fence to Protect Fruit Trees From Deer
September 18, 2018Deer 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.
Water Your Orchards Effectively With a 35-Gallon Leg Tank
September 11, 2018If 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.
5 Human-Powered Garden Tools for More Sustainable Farming
September 7, 2018Replacing mechanized equipment with these human-powered tools reduces your fossil-fuel use and lets you tread more carefully on your land.
Use a GPS to Outline Farming Projects
September 4, 2018Technology 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?
Farm Storehouse: 7 Products to Help You & Your Operation
August 28, 2018A chainsaw milling attachment, a personal weather station and a body roller for sore muscles are among items our editors found.
Why Every Farmer Should Keep Drawers of Spare Parts
August 28, 2018Keeping an organized collection of general spare parts such as nuts, bolts and washers can save you time and trips to the hardware store.
Why Every Hobby Farmer Needs a Farm Truck
August 21, 2018A 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.
Run Your Tractor at Full Throttle? Ask the Tortoise
August 14, 2018For 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.
Water Containers: Is Square Better Than Rectangular?
August 8, 2018It 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.
Essential Tools & Equipment for the Small Farm
August 7, 2018Do you have the right stuff? Agriculture expert Carol Ekarius shares her list of essential tools and equipment that every hobby farm should have.
