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Winter Farm Prep Roundup: Tools & Machines To Gather & Prepare

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Winter is coming, but there are plenty of autumn days left for getting the farm ready. That’s good news, because prepping for winter takes time and effort.

How To Choose & Start Heating With A Woodstove

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Curious about heating with wood? Here's what you should know, from buying a woodstove to installation requirements and more.

Pros & Cons Of Electric Farm Tools & Machines

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Traditionally, farm and yard tools have been powered by gasoline engines, but battery improvements have led to the development of capable electric tools.

A Handmade Measuring Stick For Planting Trees

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Sometimes, the best tool for a job is one you craft yourself. Such is the case with a handmade measuring stick I use for planting trees.

Harvest Crates, Bins & Trays Are Must-Haves For Small Farms

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Harvest crates, trays and bins may not be the first thing a farmer thinks about, but these simple tools make dealing with produce much easier and efficient.

Attention! Drop The Farm Tools & Enjoy Nature

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Life on a farm is busy. But once in a while, it’s good to sit back, rest for a moment, and just appreciate everything your farm offers.

4 Features To Consider In An ATV/UTV Cargo Bed

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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A key feature of any UTV is its cargo bed. If you’re currently shopping for a UTV, here are four UTV cargo bed features to keep in mind and/or pursue.

Book Review: Build Your Own Farm Tools

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Josh Volk’s new book, "Build Your Own Farm Tools," provides detailed blueprints for projects to improve your farm’s functionality and efficiency.

Professional Repair Work Can Be A Good Investment

Equipment
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When machine maintenance and repair tasks get complicated, the time and effort you save by letting a professional handle the job can be worth the investment.

Tips For Starting First-Year Garden Beds (Part Two)

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Permaculture |
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In this second installment in a three-part series on establishing a first-year garden, we look at preparing beds and installing an irrigation system.

Farm Storehouse: 10 Products To Help Your Farm Run Better

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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These farm storehouse products—from a dog vest to fence alert to a carrying attachment and more—are designed to make your farm life work better!

4 Autumn Farm Tasks To Tackle Before Winter

Equipment
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Winter is right around the corner, so take advantage of the coming autumn season to ready things around your farm for the arrival of cold weather.

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