Adapt and Overcome, Buying In, Getting Started, Major Purchases

Tips To Choosing The Perfect Greenhouse: Extending The Growing Season


Extending the growing season by adding a greenhouse has become an important factor to consider for our small farmer’s market business. After feeling out the need for produce most requested in local farmer’s markets, we noticed one key factor – the early bird gets the worm. The first produce out the gate was eagerly purchased […]

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Fine Print, Major Purchases

Should You Invest in New Equipment Before Winter?


Winter weather on a farm or ranch is a much different experience than in a city or town. As a homesteader, there are preparations for the upcoming rain, snow and freezing temperatures that need your attention. One of these preparations will be your current farming equipment and whether you should replace it before winter arrives. […]

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Adapt and Overcome, Major Purchases

How to Protect Heavy Equipment From Damage


Unlike large companies that can afford to replace equipment at regular intervals, homesteaders rely on disciplined maintenance to get the most from their investment. To make a small operation profitable, you’ve got to know how to protect heavy equipment. That means you need to know how to avoid damage and perform upkeep. Even a minor […]

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