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Bale Hay Right With Equipment, Safety & Storage Advice

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Are you interested in tackling small-scale hay production on your farm? We’ve rounded up 20 of our past articles on the topic, sorting them into categories.

Tractor Attachments You Need (& Ones To Wish For)

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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This tractor attachment list tells you which ones you absolutely need to have—and which attachments to put on your wish list.

Video: Cold, Stinky Compost Pile Gets A Makeover

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Permaculture | Projects | Urban Farming | Video |
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Something went really wrong inside this plastic compost bin, which was too cold and stinky, but we set things right with a simple makeover.

If You Own Livestock, You Need A Reliable Trailer

Animals | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Large Animals |
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Moving animals is a big part of raising livestock, so make sure you have a good trailer and know how to load it before hauling day arrives.

Keep Eyes On Outbuildings With A Barn Security Camera

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Having a barn security camera is one of the best ways to add security to your barn. You can watch a live view or set up alerts to protect your equipment and animals.

3 Unusual Uses For A Three-Point Hitch

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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The front-end loader isn’t the only lifting power a typical workhorse tractor provides. The three-point hitch can also be put to use in creative ways.

Making Square Hay Bales? Careful They’re Not Too Loose

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Baling small square hay bales at a suitable tension makes them tight enough for easy handling. Loose bales are apt to turn into piles of loose hay.

Tree Bark, Rice Hulls & More—Exploring the Future of Soilless Growing Media

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Soilless growing mixes may be made with more regionally-sourced ingredients, new processing techniques over next few years.

Farm Roofs Need A Little More Snow Support

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Large amounts of snow can have adverse effects on the roofs of farm buildings. Installing seasonal structural supports can help reduce the risk of collapse.

A Drone Is An Invaluable Addition To The Hobby Farm

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management |
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A farm drone is a valuable farm tool that lets you check on fences, animals and crops, all without having to leave your front porch.

Is A Narrow Mower Better Than A Wide Mower?

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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You might assume a wide mower is better than narrow, but depending on your specific needs, bigger isn't always better. Let's explore why.

Farm Storehouse: 8 Products For Chickens & More

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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These farm storehouse products—from a nesting box to a pig book and more—are designed to make your farm life work better!

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