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6 Ways A Wheelbarrow Is Perfect For Gardening

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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The humble wheelbarrow ranks among the most useful, yet underrated pieces of equipment on a productive hobby farm. And wheelbarrows are particularly useful for gardening.

5 New Year’s Farming Resolutions for 2021

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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To celebrate the welcome arrival of 2021 (and departure of 2020), one farmer shares his New Year's farming resolutions for the coming year, including tree pruning, tractor repair and more.

Video: Chainsaw Selection 101

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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There's more to chainsaw selection than just heading to the hardware aisle and grabbing a box. Follow these steps to get the right saw for your farm needs.

Learn To Weld & Fix Your Own Farm Equipment

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Homesteading |
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With a minimum investment and some self-education you can begin fixing all of the gates, tractor attachments and trailer hook-ups that have a habit of breaking on your farm.

Should You Measure Hay By The Bale Or By Volume?

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Counting individual bales might seem like the perfect way to quantify hay production. But varying bale sizes can muddy the equation.

Oil Grades: Understanding the Secrets of Viscosity

Equipment
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SAE-30, 5W-20 ... oil grades can be confusing. Let's cut through the jumbles of number and letters to understand what they actually represent.

Build This DIY Weasel Box To Keep Your Hens Safe

Animals | Equipment | Poultry |
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Danger lurks outside every chicken palace, but this easy-to-make weasel box will keep your girls safe from murderous marauders.

6 Christmas Gift Ideas For Farmers In 2020

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | News |
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Thanksgiving has come and gone, which can only mean one thing: It’s time to start seeking the right Christmas gift for the farmers in your life.

Tractor Tires: Exploring R1, R3 & R4 Tires

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Explore the Advantages Offered by the Three Main Types

5 Steps to Prepare Your Garden Tractor for Winter

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Is your garden tractor ready for winter? You might not need it for mowing, but the value of a garden tractor doesn’t diminish with the arrival of winter.

Sheltering Generations Illustrates The Importance Of Barns Across The U.S.

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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In Sheltering Generations, the new coffee-table book takes a unique look at the role of the American barn on farms and ranches across the country.

4 Reasons To Start Preparing Your Farm For Winter Early

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Once you're done preparing your farm for winter, you can sit back and “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” without worry.

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