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3 Materials You Can Salvage on Old Farms

Beginning Farmers | Equipment |
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When you buy a farm, you buy a lot more than the land. Here are three common farm items you can salvage during cleanup and renovations.

Need to Anchor Fence Posts? Build a Stone Crib

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Here are directions to build a DIY stone crib you can use to anchor an unconventional fence location for secure and trustworthy fence posts.

Pole Barns: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Build

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm Management |
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Pole barns are being made now to have room for bigger farm equipment and to last longer. See whether one is right for your farm.

Choose the Tractor Transmission That Best Fits Your Farm

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What's a hydrostatic transmission, and how does it differ from a gear transmission? Why are both commonly available in farm tractors, and which do you need?

4 Uses for Old Bricks Around Your Farm

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It seems like every old farm has a stash of bricks tucked away somewhere. But how can you put them to use? Here are some ideas to get you started.

Wood Chipper: Use Farm Waste to Your Advantage

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm Management | Homesteading |
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A chipper can help you make use of fallen trees and leaves, and it can also help you with composting. Here's how it works.

Avoid Wobbly Fence Posts: Backfill Holes Securely

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Want sturdy fence posts? Some extra effort and patience backfilling the holes makes a big difference in the ultimate strength of the posts and the fence.

What You Need to Grow and Produce Hay

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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If you have enough land, it might make sense to grow hay to feed your animals and sell to other farmers. Here's what you need to know.

Hobby Farms Hacks: Use a Yard Cart for Drying Onions

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm Management |
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Ready to put your yard cart to use in an unusual manner? Use it for drying onions from your crop. Here's why a yard cart is ideal for the task.

Old Barns in America: A Field Guide

Animals | Equipment | News |
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The iconic farm barn has taken on many forms for many purposes. Here's how to identify different types of barns as well as some common attributes.

4 Hand Tools That Can Benefit Your Farm

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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These hand tools offer a variety of advantages to your farm, including promoting soil health, controlling weeds and improving efficiency.

How to Safely Move Young Trees Long Distances

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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Transporting live, young trees might seem difficult, but with a utility trailer, some blankets and plenty of rope, you can move them safely.

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