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  • Tasks You Can Tackle With A Good Garden Tractor

    People who do a lot of work in a field always opt for the larger tractors, but that's not to say that others who don't earn a living with farmwork should not have an apt machine. Smaller garden tractors can serve some really good purposes on a homestead or on your regular property. You may need one of these if you are into DIY property maintenance or gardening. Check out some of the things you can achieve with a good garden tractor and the right attachments.
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  • Automatic Animal Feeders – The Gadget You Need To Get Them Fed Quickly

    There are so many great gadgets that help feed and care for the animals in a home, on a farm, and on ranches. Now, you can get some help without having to hire an extra hand to help you get all of the animals fed each morning. Here, you'll find a bit of information that can help you find some gadgets to keep the animals fed without running you ragged.
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  • Purchasing A New Tractor And Have A Small And Farm? Tips To Help You Purchase The Right One

    If you are purchasing a new tractor for a small farm, there are many things to consider before you start shopping. Below is information on choosing the right transmission, as well as accessories you can choose as you look at tractors for sale.  Transmission When you start shopping for a tractor, you will find there are different transmission options available. An automatic transmission works great if you are planning to do things like field work, clearing fields, cutting hay, and planting.
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  • Planting A New Garden? Ways To Make Your Tractor Work For You

    If you've recently purchased a home on a large plot of land and you're getting ready to plan your spring garden preparations, you may want to put your tractor to good use. While most people think of garden preparation as a manual process, it can be made much easier when you use the equipment you've invested in. If you've never used your tractor for this, there are a few attachments you should consider to help you get the job done.
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  • Buying A New Farm? 4 Tips For Purchasing Used Farm Equipment To Save You Money

    If you bought a new farm you have already spent quite a bit of money. Fortunately, you can save money by choosing used farm equipment instead of buying this equipment brand new. If you decide to do this, below are four tips so you can be sure you purchase equipment that will work well for you. 1. Do a Thorough Inspection Once you find the equipment you would like to purchase first inspect it thoroughly.
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  • Becoming A Land Surveyor: What You Need To Know

    Land surveyors use science and technology to determine the distance between three-dimensional points on Earth. The surveyors use this information to construct detailed maps or mark boundaries. Land surveying has been around for centuries, ever since humans started building the first structures. It's extremely important to keep up with land surveying, especially with GPS systems being so popular. What do surveyors do? As a surveyor, you will have plenty of duties and responsibilities to keep you busy.
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  • How To Care For Your Cool-Season Pasture During Summer

    For new horse owners and perhaps those who aren't used to having a cool-season pasture for their horse, caring for the grass, alfalfa and other good nutrients your horse needs can be a challenge. During the summer months, some spices of plants and grasses do grow very quickly and you often can get problems with weed growth too. Here are some tips to care for your cool-season pasture during the summer months.
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  • 3 Generator Maintenance Tips You Can Use To Extend The Life Of Your Machine

    Generators can be essential in an emergency, and if you own one, it is important that you keep it in great condition so that it will work when you need it to. Use the following generator maintenance tips to prolong the life of your generator and keep it working well. Use Fuel Stabilizer Over time, fuel in your generator might start to degrade if you use the machine infrequently. If this happens, you might have problems starting your generator because of gum buildup, varnish and the poor quality of the fuel.
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  • Why Pay For Professional Sod Installation?

    Using a good quality sod can make your lawn look brand new again, mostly because it will be brand new. Even so, poorly installed sod can end up being a very costly mistake, leaving your property looking brown and wilted, and leaving you hoping the grass recovers. The importance of proper preparations, efficient work and good information can make all the difference in the world, and you won't even have to pray for rain afterward.
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