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Can You Afford That Tool?

Equipment
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Before you make a farm equipment purchase, ask yourself whether you can afford the machine's true cost over time.

9 Tips to Convert an Old Vehicle Into a Chicken Tractor

Animals | Equipment | Poultry |
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Remove the seats from an old junker, add some roosts, and you’re on your way to creating a show-stopping chicken tractor. Here's how to do it.

Chicken Feeders and Waterers: A Hobby Farms Buyer’s Guide

Animals | Equipment | Poultry |
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Minimize the mess and make chicken chores a breeze by selecting the right feeders and waterers for your coop.

Tractor Buyer’s Guide

Equipment | Video |
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Learn what to look for before making your next tractor purchase.

7 Barn Practices for Better Food Safety

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm Management |
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If you're pursuing USDA Good Agricultural Practices certification for your farm, look at these processing-building improvements to boost your audit score.

7 Cleanup Tips for Your Cluttered Barn

Equipment
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Barns and other outbuildings have a way of becoming messy. Follow these tips for order, safety and the ability to find tools when you need them.

Build Your Dream House with 6 Barn-inspired Features

Equipment
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Draw on the rustic architecture of America’s barns when designing a barn-style home with these six features.

6 Antique Tools: Keep or Toss?

Equipment
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Find good-quality garden tools from garages sales and flea markets with this buyer’s guide that helps you know when to snag a deal or keep on shopping.

Move that Barn! (But Read This First)

Equipment
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Before transplanting an old barn onto or away from your property, note these five considerations that could affect the moving process.

Riding Mower Buyer’s Guide

Equipment
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If you’re on the market for a riding mower to take care of your farm lawn, keep these thoughts in mind before hitting the dealership.

6 Options For Farm Fences

Equipment
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Select the best type of fence for your farm with this fencing guide.

String Trimmer Safety: Safety Shield

Equipment | Video |
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Shop Talk blogger Jim Ruen explains how to use a string trimmer safely.

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