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When Preparing For Winter, Start Early On Farm Machines

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Winter waits for no one, and preparing for winter is a task best started early, especially when it comes to the farm machines you use in wintry conditions.

Get A Leg Up On Apple Picking With An Orchard Ladder

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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An orchard ladder is specially designed for safety and efficiency while picking apples or other fruit in the orchard. Here's what you should know.

A Lawn Mower Can Shred Leaves, But Be Careful How Many

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Shredded leaves add nutrients to garden beds, and a lawn mower can help you shred those leaves. Just be careful how many leaves you try to mow at once.

Let Your John Deere Gator Drive With AutoTrac

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John Deere has added AutoTrac, a smart hand-free steering system, to several new 2023 Gators—and older Gators can get in on the fun, too!

Solar Power Basics, From Financing To Installation (& More)

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From financing and tax credits to choosing a good contractor to install your system, here are some solar power basics you need to know.

The Basics On Water Cistern Location & Maintenance

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How you'll use harvested rainwater influences cistern type and placement, water testing, treatment and more. Here's how to choose the right cistern for you.

4 Steps To Prepare Garden Beds For Winter

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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It’s time to start preparing garden beds for winter, an important process to ensure the beds are ready for planting as soon as temperatures warm back up.

Can Old Wooden Fence Posts Be Salvaged?

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Taking down an old fence line? Those wooden fence posts you're removing might be salvageable and reusable for other projects.

Collect Rainwater To Fill Your Farm Pond (Video)

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After a dry summer, my pond is pretty low, so I'm installing drainage to collect and divert rainwater. Here's my plan and what I calculate I'll gain.

5 Tools For Harvesting Hard-To-Reach Apples

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There are many harvesting tools to help orchardists get hard-to-reach apples from standard-sized trees. Here are a few to consider this apple season.

Start Making Hay Without Mortgaging The Farm

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Sure, you can spend a king's ransom on new haying equipment, but with a keen eye and willingness to make repairs, you can cut and bale hay on a budget.

Tiny Time Savings Can Add Up Around The Farm

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Working efficiently saves time you can spend on other farm projects. Did you know saving 100 seconds per day gains you more than 10 hours per year?

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