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When Hauling Heavy Loads, Respect Payload and Towing Limits

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Payload capacities and towing limits for farm vehicles are more complicated than they first appear. Understanding them thoroughly will help you stay safe.

DIY 5-Gallon Bucket Cold Frame Project

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Projects |
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Learn to make a cold frame from a common 5-gallon bucket with this project, excerpted from Chris Peterson's "The New 5-Gallon Bucket Book."

6 Tips & Tricks For Mowing Ground That Slopes

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Anyone can mow a flat field and do the job well. But mowing sloping ground is another challenge entirely, and one to be undertaken with caution.

Electric Fencing Can Protect & Contain Your Chickens

Animals | Chicken Coops & Housing | Equipment | Poultry | Poultry Equipment |
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There are different ways to protect chickens against predators, but electric fencing is one popular and effective method. Here's how to get started with electrified poultry protection.

Why Your Farm Needs A Rain Gauge (& Where To Install It)

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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A rain gauge is one of the simplest and most practical tools a farmer can have, but installing one requires finding just the right location.

DIY Rain Barrel & Drip Line Irrigation System (Video)

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Video |
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Building a DIY rain barrel and drip line system for your garden or small farm is an easy and economical way to irrigate your crops.

20 Maintenance Tips To Keep Your Tractor In Tip-Top Shape

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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It's important to not slack on tractor maintenance, so we pulled together 20 tips you should keep in mind to keep your machine in good shape.

The Parts Of A Sprayer Explained (Video)

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Video |
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A farm sprayer is a fairly simple piece of equipment, but it does have some moving parts that you should know to make maintaining and using it easier.

Tips For Mowing & Reclaiming An Overgrown Field

Equipment
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There are many reasons why mowing an overgrown field would be necessary. But doing so requires patience, the right machinery and a careful approach.

A New Breed Of Yard Shoes Focuses On Productivity

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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Gardening may not be a fashion-forward event, but the right gear can definitely help you work longer. And specially designed yard shoes keep your feet moving all day long.

10 Tips For Mowing Your Lawn The Right Way

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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An attractive lawn starts with proper mowing, and these tips and techniques will ensure your grass—whether a patch or acres—grows healthy and strong.

A DIY Farm Tool For Measuring Seed Planting Depth

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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Sometimes, the best tool for a farm job isn’t the one the buying guides recommend, but a DIY one you create to serve your exact needs and requirements.

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