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5 Ideas for Holiday Gifts for Farmers

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What kind of Christmas gifts should you give the hobby farmers in your life? Here are some ideas in the categories of tools and equipment.

Winter Preparation: Be Careful Where You Park Your Farm Equipment

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Deep snow can make it impractical or impossible to move equipment until spring. Here's some advice on parking various pieces of farm equipment in the best locations.

Hobby Farm Hacks: Use a Hand Saw as a Soil-Preparation Tool

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Are you fond of farm hacks? Using an old, dull hand saw as a tool for soil preparation might seem far-fetched, but it can be surprisingly effective.

Small Engines: Know the Difference Between CC & Horsepower

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While shopping for a snow blower to replace an 8-horsepower model, I found most engines measured in cc. Here's what those terms mean and why the comparison is complex.

Thanksgiving: 8 Reasons to Give Thanks in a Year of Farming

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You're probably thankful that as a hobby farmer you can lead the life you want, but what are some of the small things that warrant gratitude?

Corded or Cordless? The Ultimate Debate in Power Tools

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Regarding power tools, don't assume that the convenience of battery power is the deciding factor. Corded tools have advantages, too.

Manure: Tools, Machines & Ideas for Dealing With It

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With livestock comes manure, sometimes lots of it. Here are hand tools, bigger pieces of equipment and tractor attachments to help manage it.

What to Look for When Buying a Jigsaw

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As with many power tools, if you're not familiar with it, you can quickly become overwhelmed by features and terms you don't understand. Here are the basics about the jigsaw.

C-Clamps and F-Clamps: How They Differ & Why You Need Them

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The mechanisms and strength of these clamps can differ slightly, but each one can help across a broad range of project types.

Farm Storehouse: 9 Products to Help You & Your Operation

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An application to help track planting and maintenance records, a generator, a starter ATV and a seed planter and sower are among items our editors found.

The Hacksaw: Why Every Farm Should Have One

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Imagine a small tool that can cut through metal using only the power of the human body. Sound useful? Then you need a hacksaw.

15 Hacks for Your Hobby Farm

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Sometimes a tried-and-true solution won’t work, and you have to hack your way into a new idea. Here are hacks designed for hobby farms.

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