I lived in Las Vegas for 15 years before moving here, and I still get a big kick out of living on a creek and a five-minute walk from the beach. I don't even know how many different creeks there are in Rapallo.
Four-wheel drive is also ideal if you want to get down and dirty in tough conditions. Farm trucks with four-wheel drive can also be tremendously valuable in the winter or during wet, muddy weather.
According to AFBF president Bob Stallman, some states currently exempt farm vehicles from federally imposed regulations while others do not, presenting complications for farmers who must cross borders to haul their products locally.
Our predecessors left us with two established plots and an amazing irrigation system, so getting started should have been easy. After last year's complete tomato failure (12 plants and nary a tomato ripe enough to eat), I'll give this crop a little more...
Sometimes they use chipped tree trimmings and grass clippings from local parks and other open spaces, as well. Someone in charge of municipal maintenance should be able to tell you what's used to make the compost, so if you are concerned about it, just...
Sheep must be wearing USDA-approved scrapie ear tags, or if they're micro-chipped, you must have your own micro-chip reader along on the trip. Adding bedding is important because dog- crate floors are slippery.
The Ostrich Fern is the only non-carcinogenic fern, theone recommended for human consumption. A few days of unseasonably warm weather and they can spring up, becoming too far gone almost overnight it seems.
Too much tongue weight for the hitch system can cause the front of the truck to lift up, possibly resulting in suspension or drivetrain damage to the truck. To a maximum 4,000 lbs.
It's inevitable. “It doesn't come unhitched by itself—you just forgot to latch it! If the hitch is properly latched, it will not separate from the ball.” Make sure safety cables and chains are securely connected.
It meant they would have bread pudding for breakfast. I wanted a hasty pudding that I might use with several different sauces. I hope your holidays are filled with the richest traditions that nature can provide, and among them I hope you can enjoy Hasty...
In 2008 the organization partnered with local farms to fill a truck with fruits and veggies and travel to sites in small towns around the Gorge as a mini market. “We'll pull in, sell for 30 minutes and then pack up and head to the next town.” Tags...
But using a lawn mower, I could easily drive the red wagon in between the large trees and park it right where I was working, saving a lot of time and effort. The item in question becomes more than just another piece of equipment—it becomes a part of...
In particular, we often find t?te-?-t?te narcissus, in bud or blooming already, their cheery yellow flowers tempting us, quickening our heartbeats and lightening our steps. It wasn't! But that's okay, becausewill naturalize in nearly any part of the country.
Well it isn't as easy as taking the truck down to your local home improvement store and loading up several hundred (or thousand) dollars in lumber, or for that matter paying a contractor to build it for you.
Night was falling, rain was expected and I needed it out of my truck. The first load was a small one, just a test of what the sledge could handle. I really didn't want to use the wheelbarrow, and it would mean a great many trips with my ATV loader.
The rubber nubbed fingers “comb” the grass to uniform perfection. Four-wheel-drive units must have stronger engines with a lower gear ratio to engage all four wheels. Of course, with six tires, you have a 50 percent higher chance of getting a flat...
Milagro was a champ, behaving like a gentleman at the vet checks and obeying my various requests along the way. Photo by Audrey Pavia My campsite at the competitive trail ride this past weekend.
Two perfect examples are tree stumps and large rocks—they're very heavy and often oddly shaped, presenting a challenge when it comes to moving them to a better location (i.e., out of your hay field or barnyard.) So how do you move large objects like...
This price is highly reasonable if you're not quite ready to take on a compact tractor, which can easily start in the $10,000 range. Let me assure you it is. The main aspect that drew me into this model is the price point—an MSRP of $8,499.
In addition, you are paying for the fees of the truck whether it is full or not, so combine your costs by joining with other farmers to fill the truck to capacity.Total the final number of boxes of product to be shipped and their weight per unit, if applicable.
This is especially true if you're just getting started on your own hobby farm. If hauling weight is your game, then you have a machine like the Kawasaki Mule Pro-FX in gas or diesel burning format that can hold three people and haul 1,000 pounds in the...
These machines all have great four-wheel-drive systems, so if you should get into a little mud or on an off-camber embankment, you can usually get away easily. Learn more about ATVs and UTVs on HobbyFarms.com: All-Terrain Farming Tools for Tight Spaces...
Pine straw is a popular mulch in the southern United States.Contact your county extension office to find pine straw producers in your area. Pine straw mulch remains loose and allows air and water to infiltrate the ground below, unlike firmer mulches that...
However, on a good note, the FSA has flexibility in determining what this experience is. You'll still need collateral in the form of farm property worth a minimum of the loan amount.
These trailers can be used for long hauls to sales or short hauls to the veterinarian. The Doors Handling doors and latches on the trailer is dangerous, as you don't want to put yourself between the animals and the door or between the door and a fence.
Simply collecting plant detritus in fall and piling it in breathable enclosures made from chicken wire allows the leaves to ferment over two or three years into a rich humus, and provides a place for beneficial insects to spend the winter undisturbed.
Well, actually, the work has begun on removing the old patio. They are going to use them to make a new patio of their own. I feel better about them not taking up space at the landfill, and it's going to save us a couple of hundred bucks in demolition...
