Best Gooseneck Trailer

Here's the story of how a simple red wagon, the perfect size for many farm tasks, has become an irreplaceable piece of equipment. The red wagon is roughly what its name implies—a two-wheeled, medium-size wagon with a metal frame and wooden sides painted...

These cradles were designed to hold in place the planks that would comprise the guard railings of the wagon, with the added benefit that each plank could be removed individually if you wanted more room for loading or unloading hay bales from the sides...

Your state may have an exemption from CDL requirements—called a farm exemption—if you strictly trailer within 100 miles of home. She illustrates with an example: “Let's say that you are driving along with your trailer and have an accident that is...

They are perfect for transporting small amounts of common supplies—hay bales, water jugs, garden soil, manure, tools and equipment , you name it. If you've used lawn mower carts in the past, share your experiences and insights on their advantages and...

Every issue of Hobby Farms magazine, our editors search for items that are useful to hobby farmers, whether they're heavier equipment such as tractor attachments, useful tools, innovative helper items or accessories for livestock management.

Post-storm cleanup of fallen trees is a task that should be addressed as quickly as possible. Next, grab your chainsaw (and maybe a pair of pruning loppers) and start cutting the tree into manageable pieces, focusing on removing the branches and cutting...

It's all possible with a compact tractor. Among useful fencing implements is a pair of fence pliers. For a tool or implement that will be used only a few times, consider renting it—or bartering for its use with a neighbor.

Ensure the electrical connection is plugged in and secured. Look for dry rot on tires, uneven tire wear, overall tire wear and tire damage.“You've got to have good tires, right tires,” Cole emphasizes.

The Nut Wizard, originally invented for harvesting pecans and walnuts, is a revolving, spring-wire cage on a handle. Orchard Ladders If you have so much fruit that you need a ladder to pick it, don't settle for the rickety, old ladder in your garage!...

There is no way to read an article and know exactly what farm equipment you need for your small-scale farm. Chisel plowing still leaves some crop residue on the soil surface and usually doesn't create a seedbed that's smooth enough to plant into—you...

If you're new to the farm and garden section, you might be surprised by the amount of livestock for sale on there, but you'll soon find yourself fawning over spring lambs and aching to raise show chickens.

For about three hours of the coldest day of our first year farming, my wife, father and I pushed, poked and prodded our pigs to no avail. Bring The Trailer Around Sooner I don't know why it took us so long to figure this out, but rolling a large piece...

This story originally appeared in the November/December 2017 issue of Hobby Farms. Having the right equipment for pulling a trailer can make the difference between a routine drive and a white-knuckle experience.

However, they're more expensive to own and because aluminum is a soft metal, it can flex when heavily loaded, sometimes causing welds to break on the frame and cross-members. Welding wire: 4043 is a silicon alloy, which eases welding with good control...

If you make your own truck-bed hauler, make it stout! And always add a roof—you'd be surprised how high we can jump when we're afraid. You don't need a livestock trailer to transport small animals like sheep, goats, pigs and calves, but it's trickier...

Try using decorative dishes as cache pots. We've discussed this in the past on the African Violet forum and come to this consensus: trailers tend to have leaves all the way to the soil surface rather than a bare neck.

Whether you've got a plant that's refusing to branch out or one that's grown into a dense tangle, I've got some tips on getting your trailer to shape up.I love the way the foliage on a trailing African violet fills and spills over the edges of its pot.

It's also a good idea to call the veterinarian's office in the state you are moving to for the latest travel regulations, and to learn about any health issues or outbreaks at your final destination.

Not every urbanite can camp out in below-freezing temperatures and be on horseback through the desert elements for two days in a row, all without the help of caffeine. Just for good measure—and to prove to myself I could do it—I cleaned stalls when...

If you want to make a neat brooder for starting chicks in your house, this is it! You will need a fairly tall, hard-plastic storage box with a lid. Next, allowing a 1-inch overlap, snip the mesh hardware cloth to fit.

To keep your ivy looking tip-top, you'll want to pinch, snap or cut trailers as they develop. If you'd like to incorporate this graceful plant into your garden or home, you'll need to practice regular pruning; or if it's already gotten out of hand, you'll...

Rather, it is a thoughtful selection of gathering together those that will spend the winter closer to me under my protective custody.It is not an easy process. I remember the giddy anticipation of eagerly opening the boxes arriving in the mail from an...

The drive down to the county park in San Diego, Calif., where the ride was held, was easy. Once we got deep into the trail, he repeatedly neighed to the other horses that he knew were out in the park.

Beyond Backpack Sprayers When you move beyond the farmyard, it's time to move beyond backpack sprayers. I prefer metal tips and wands for durability. My 4-gallon, non-motorized, Hudson Bak-Pak sprayer weighs in at 8 pounds empty and 40 pounds filled.

Rear-mounted ATV wire unrollers can be used to unwind multiple spools of wire as you drive along, making it much faster and easier to string the wires and secure them in place. For that reason, it's good to make a habit of traveling the perimeter of your...

To reverse this trend, we cut the poorest trees, leaving the best ones to regenerate. Unless you have had special training, don't cut with the tip of the bar—that's what causes kickback.

Community-supported agriculture (CSA) farmers Chad and Heather Anderson are offering produce subscriptions for $100 per month year-round. Do you have any year-round crop tips? Those who purchase year-round subscriptions to Green Wagon Farm will be able...