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4 Ways To Handle & Use Loose Hay

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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What's the best way to handle and use loose hay? There are a surprising number of options. Here are four to get you started.

Work To Wear: Farm Living Fashion, Down To the Boots

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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This collection of durable, practical farmwear includes comfortable jeans, stain-proof slacks, hardworking boots and more!

When Equipment Fails, Gather Hay By Hand

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Gathering dried hay by hand and storing it loose is still a viable strategy in the absence of modern equipment, so heed this tale if trouble arises.

Grow An Overwintered Garden With These Crops

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Spring and summer don’t have to be the only seasons for your garden. Overwinter these crops and enjoy home harvests well into the cold months.

3 Ways To Gather Leaves For Mulch & Compost

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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What’s the best way to gather leaves to shred for mulch and compost? Here are three ways to effectively gather large quantities of leaves.

3 Tips For Farmers Shopping On National Thrift Shop Day

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Farmers can often find items at discount prices by thrift shopping. But keep these questions in mind to avoid buyer's remorse this National Thrift Shop Day.

Improving Traction Maximizes Small Tractor Performance

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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An important step in maximizing the performance of your small tractor is making sure it has enough traction to put the available power to use.

Exploring The Benefits Of An Electric UTV

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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The advantages offered by an electric UTV—quiet operation, no exhaust fumes, reduced maintenance—can be appealing if you don't need top-tier power.

Tractor Talk: Tires, Ballast & Fuel Stabilizers

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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When it comes to using and maintaining your tractor, tires, ballasts and fuel stabilizers are unassuming but essential elements to consider.

Farm Storehouse: 7 Products For Better Farming

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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These farm storehouse products—from a tiller cultivator to beef book to soil mixes and more—are designed to make your farm life work better!

Can You Cut Hay With A Brush Hog?

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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In a pinch, a brush hog can replace a mower/conditioner for cutting hay. But there are a few shortcomings to be aware of before you begin.

Smart Watering Devices Make Irrigation Smarter

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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A smart watering device connects to your sprinkler system, saving water with app control and response to factors such as weather data and crop type.

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