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Maybe it’s your lifelong dream to have your own small farm or you’ve noticed a need in your community for a source of agricultural products. Whatever the reason, most farmsteads start with a simple desire: a love for the land and a need to work it. Some folks see it as a way to live more sustainably, while others just want to make an honest living doing something they love. From an environmental ethics standpoint, some people feel that starting a farmstead gives them a way to contribute to the …

Most farmsteads are begun by people with a deep desire to connect with the land. Living sustainably has a very diverse definition to a very diverse following of people. When we talk about living sustainably, we are generally speaking of living in a manner that utilizes methods in harmony with nature, having the least impact on the environment, and maximizing stewardship of the land. Living sustainably is a lifestyle with no set rules. You can’t do it wrong.Many of you who are reading this have a …

In this month’s blog, let’s take a deeper look at the foundation of what we here at Tractor Tools Direct are proud to do each day – make haying independence a reality for our customers. What is haying independence? Haying independence is the goal of many small-farm operators. It’s the ability to make a farm fully sustainable by growing and harvesting your own forage for your own animals. Why is haying independence important? Many small-farm operators are tired of paying high price …