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Save Money: Use Trees as Fence Posts

Crops & Gardening | Equipment |
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While building a deer-proof fence for my orchard, I've put trees to use as fence posts, significantly reducing the cost of the project.

Farm Storehouse: 7 Products to Help Your Farm Run Better

Animals | Equipment | Large Animals |
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New ATVs and UTVs, a zero-turn mower, farm clothes for kids and a wearable pet-bathing tool are among the useful items our editors found.

Living Off the Grid: Create Renewable, Farmable Energy

Equipment | Farm Management |
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With renewable energy projects including solar power setups and wind turbine systems, you can use the grid to your advantage.

The Advantages of Wooden Trailers and Wagons

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Some people debate the merits of wooden trailers vs. metal trailers, but for me, wood wins without question. Here are the reasons.

5 Ways to Improve Your Farm’s Vegetable Wash Area

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Properly designing your farm's wash area and establishing efficient workflow can save you time and help increase revenue.

How to Give Your Tractor a Good Spring Cleaning

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While you do spring tune-ups and related maintenance, give the tractor a good cleaning. The potential benefits are many, including improved performance.

Choose the Right Fencing for Various Livestock Types

Animals | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Horses, cattle, goats and sheep have different behaviors and tendencies, requiring different fencing needs. Here's how to choose the best for your animals.

10 Tools to Help You Live Off the Grid

Animals | Equipment | Large Animals | Poultry | Waterfowl |
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These products, including a generator, portable power supply and lantern, are aimed at those who want to live more independently and self-sufficiently.

Don’t Have a Tractor? Use That to Your Advantage

Equipment | Farm Management |
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You can structure a small farm to benefit from the absence of a tractor, and you can also use the purchase of one as an incentive for financial success.

5 Tips to Build a Better Deer Fence

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm Management |
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Deer are persistent, and keeping them out of your orchard or garden requires a good fence. These tips will help you prevent their entry.

Farm Storehouse: 9 Products to Help Your Farm Run Better

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Homesteading | Large Animals | Poultry |
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A boom mower, a cordless pruner, an ATV manure spreader and an adjustable rake are among the useful items our editors found.

The Best Way to Approach Spring Fence Repair

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In spring, it’s wise to examine the livestock fencing on your farm and repair winter damage. Here's how to plan it and the tools you'll need.

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