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Use Fire Safely On The Farm & In The Home

Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading |
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Always keeping safety first, fire is an invaluable tool on the farm and in the home, from burning quality wood for heat to using remnants in the garden.

4 Farming Successes I’m Thankful For In 2023

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Since we can never spend too much time counting our blessings, I'm sharing a handful of the farming-related successes I’m thankful for in 2023.

Video: Building A New Farm Garden Shed (Pt. 7)

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My farm garden shed is nearing completion, but before I can put the roof on, I need to install a soffit. Check out the video for a simple jig to help with this step.

Livestock Fencing Keeps Animals In, Predators Out

Animals | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Large Animals | Poultry |
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Livestock fencing is key to keeping animals where they belong, as well as keeping out predators who may injure or kill them. But what makes a good fence?

Wooden Trailer Needs Rebuilding? Give It A Go

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Projects |
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Take care of your farm equipment and it will help take care of your farm. My wooden trailer has served faithfully for years, but it's time for a rebuild.

7 Essential Hand Tools For A 1/4-Acre Home Garden 

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When planting a moderate-sized garden of 1/4 acre or more, hand tools can really increase your efficiency, so check out these essential hand tools.

Farm Storehouse: 8 Work-Ready Clothing Pieces

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These 8 pieces of farm clothing—from an insulated jacket to rugged pants and more—are designed to make your farm life work better!

Best Practices When Installing Tree Trunk Guards For Winter

Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Projects |
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Installing tree trunk guards is an important pre-winter step to protect young trees from hungry critters. Here are some best practices to follow.

3 Steps To Store Small Farm Machines For Winter

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Taking the time to properly prepare small farm machines for winter will help ensure they remain in good working order for the next year.

Protect Farm Equipment From Theft With Smart Devices

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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Smart devices can help prevent theft of farm equipment and alert you to trespassers on your property, so consider this farm tech to secure your homestead.

Should You Adjust The Wheel Track On Your Tractor?

Equipment | Farm & Garden |
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On some tractors, the distance between the wheels is adjustable. This distance is the tractor wheel track, and adjusting it can reap many benefits.

5 Potential Water Sources For Domestic Ducks

Animals | Equipment | Farm & Garden | Homesteading | Waterfowl |
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Ducks can make an awesome addition to homesteads or even suburban backyards, and here we look at a few popular options for water sources.

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