Do you have the right stuff? Agriculture expert Carol Ekarius shares her list of essential tools and equipment that every hobby farm should have.
An orchard full of mature apple trees is quite pleasant, but low-hanging branches can complicate or prevent mowing. A little pruning can make a big difference.
Baling hay is a satisfying and worthwhile effort, but it's challenging. Follow these tips to help hay baling days go as smoothly as possible.
This John Deere 594 could be 75 years old but it still serves admirably thanks to simple design, ease of use and the fact that it just plain works.
During summer you can "make hay while the sun shines," but you can't make hay without appropriate gloves to protect your hands.
Is the latest always the greatest? Not necessarily, when it comes to tractors. A restored Massey Ferguson 135 shows that old tractors still have use on hobby farms.
The plow and disc are the preferred field-treatment method of many organic farmers. Here are the basics on how they work.
When a storm brings down trees and large branches, here's how to clean up the debris quickly and efficiently.
A little strength, a little patience and a pair of pruning loppers can unite to help you remove small stumps without big holes. Here's how.
Tractors, lawn mowers, ATVs, chainsaws, snow blowers—farmers use a lot of loud equipment, so it's important to own noise-cancelling earplugs or earmuffs. Here are tips on buying as well as other ways to mitigate noise.
Don't discount the idea of heirloom tools. Some old tools I recently found on a family property are going back into service, and I find them just as special and meaningful as any other type of heirlooms.
Air compressors of various sizes and strengths can refill small and large tires as well as power other equipment. Having an air compressor can save hobby farmers a lot of time and trouble.
