Those new to tractors or considering a tractor for their homestead might be somewhat confused about the tire options available and the pros and cons of each. Here we aim to simplify the concepts for those considering such things. Rear tire types Turf Tires (R-3) Turf tires are designed for just that - turf - … Continue reading Tractor tire types and their pros and cons for homesteading
Tools & Gear
Homestead Tech: Drones
The multiple ways in which drones can be used for the small homestead. We typically like to keep things pretty low-tech. We don't have an aversion to technology, we just want to do things by means which are easily repeatable by anyone. Nevertheless, there are a few modern technologies that can be really helpful at … Continue reading Homestead Tech: Drones
Ten essential gear items for homesteading
Homesteading is gear/tool intensive. Below are some items we feel are indispensable to our homesteading operation. These are in no particular order, except the first. 1. Tractor It was a couple years into homesteading before we were able to get a tractor. Now, we can't imagine homesteading without one. A tractor saves our bacon on … Continue reading Ten essential gear items for homesteading