Acreage Life Magazine - A Country Magazine Showing Rural Living at its Finest

2012 UTV Product Showcase

dank — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:53:50 +0000

Bobcat 3400 (Gas Engine – also available in diesel) The traveling speed of a Bobcat 3400 -30 mph - help you get more done around your farm. For ruggedness the 3400’s critical machine components are protected by a CVT cover, skid plate, suspension guard and bash plate. For comfort this UTV features quiet operation, bucket or bench seating options, and an optional cab to keep you out of the elements. There’s even a charger for electronic devices like a cell phone. If you need to change from one of the many accessories to another, you can often just snap the new one in.

Harnessing the Rain

dank — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:28:21 +0000

Homeowners and companies across the country are installing rainwater catchment systems as a way to beat the high cost of utilities and provide a sustainable source of water to their gardens, greenhouses, washing machines and bathrooms.

Ticks: An Unpleasant Fact of Rural Life

dank — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:14:24 +0000

I love living in the country. I enjoy seeing the wild creatures that are neighbors to us, and there are few things I like better than a walk through the woods. Taking a walk through the woods should not present us with any real danger, but it could - and most of the time, it is a secret and hidden danger. We usually can’t detect it until after it has victimized us. This danger is a small creature called a tick.

Do-It Yourself - Greenhouses for the Rural Homeowner

dank — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:49:26 +0000

Of all possible construction projects for the small farm owner, a greenhouse may be just about the best use of space, materials, and time. A greenhouse enables you to not only get a head start on spring planting, but also lengthen fall growing seasons. The main reason I like my greenhouse is that I can start my own choice of vegetables to set out at the proper time in the garden. I’m not limited to the varieties of vegetable plants sold at the feed store or discount market.

Product Showcase - Compact Tractors

dank — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:26:41 +0000

The 35000 Series from Branson comes with many features that will help you enjoy your acreage even more by helping you with various projects around your property. Depending on what you’ll be using your Branson tractor for you can customize it with agricultural, industrial, and/or turf tires. A manual transmission with 12 forward and rear gears comes standard, as does a fender-mounted front remote valve (4 ports) with a joystick, telescopic lower link and telescopic stabilizers. The 3500 Series features Hydrostatic Power Steering, a single dry clutch, and wet disc brakes.

Arapawa Goats

dank — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:42:49 +0000

The Arapawa goat is a feral breed of domestic goat whose ancestors arrived with European colonists in New Zealand, possibly as early as the 1600’s. The breed was originally only found on the rugged island of Arapawa, situated at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. The origin of the goat population on this island has often been associated with the expeditions of Captain James Cook. Historical records indicate that Cook released goats on the island in 1777.

Edible Landscape

dank — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:39:09 +0000

Let’s face it - budgets are tight these days. You want to keep up the appearance of your acreage, but you don’t want to break your budget to maintain it. And wouldn’t it be nice to get something in return for the hard-earned money and time you’ve spent cultivating and maintaining your property?

Herbs in the Garden

dank — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:27:30 +0000

I love green beans fresh from the garden. There’s nothing like a basket full of vine-ripened tomatoes to make me smile. New potatoes are one of early summer’s real prizes. Of course, there is nothing quite so good as just-pulled-from-the-stalk sweet corn. All of these garden treasures are rewarding to home gardeners, but for good return for small investment of time and space, nothing we gardeners can grow can match the products of an herb garden. Herbs are absolutely crucial for good cooking and good food.

April 2012 - Product Showcase

dank — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:10:04 +0000

Kawasaki bills their Brute Force® 650 4x4i model as ‘a workhorse for business and fun.’ Its independent front and rear suspension are designed to ably handle work and play, all available in an economical package. The Brute Forces®’s sturdy transmission is designed to supply excellent control for both low- and high-speed riding. Two- or four-wheel drive is selectable by simply pressing a handlebar-mounted button. Enhancing the high-performance brakes is the Kawasaki Engine Brake Control system.

Small Farm Animal Vaccinations

dank — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:31:51 +0000

Here’s a picture most of us who live in the country have firmly planted in our minds: lush green pastures with sleek, healthy animals- usually cattle, horses, sheep and goats- roaming happily over the fields. This pleasant pastoral scene is a fine picture to have, but rural livestock keepers must always bear in mind that healthy, happy animals don’t just happen. It takes time, work and a proper program of routine vaccinations and veterinary advice and service to keep livestock health at its peak.