DIY Projects
FEATURED PROJECT IDEA:
Home Canning 101: Crisp Pickle Slices
Preserve your garden produce at it's finest and explore the growing popularity of home canning. People everywhere are rediscovering home canning as a practical and enjoyable way to savor their garden goodness and flavor throughout the year. Below is just one canning recipe to create delicious pickles from cucumbers. Explore a new pickle canning recipe every year that you alter to your tastes.
Farming & Animal Care:
- An Introduction to Electric Fencing Systems
A fencing system is crucial to keeping animals contained on your farm. An electric fence is a great way to help prevent your animals from escaping, and ensuring the safety and livelihood of your farm. Let us show you the basics of an electric fence system. - Animal First Aid Kit
You always have a first aid kit around for humans, but what about your animals? When injuries happen, be sure you can respond as soon as possible and prepare an animal first aid kit now. Great 4H Project! - Care Tips For Baby Chicks
As with any baby, chicks require the proper nurturing and care to grow up strong and healthy. Whether you’re raising chicks for egg-laying or for a FFA competition, by following these simple care instructions you’ll raise award-winning chickens. - Create a Watering Tube for Showing Pigs
At home or at the fair, your pigs need an ample supply of water to thrive. This DIY project is a great way to care for your pigs' watering needs at the fair and get 4H project points at the same time. - How to Clean Your Saddle
You play hard. Be sure that at the end of each ride, you take the proper care with your saddle to ensure you'll get years of use out of it. - How to Fit a Riding Helmet for Horseback Riders
Whether you're riding for fun or for sport, wearing a helmet for horseback riding is essential for your safety. Make sure you find the perfect fitting helmet with these tips from Troxel and Blain's Farm & Fleet. - How to Install an Electric Fence Charger
A fence charger is the heart of your electric fence system. Finding the best match for your animals and fence length is essential to successfully containing them. Here are a few tips to ensure you buy the perfect charger to meet your needs. - How to Select the Right Fence Controller
The right fence controller is one of the most important items in your electric fence system. The experts at Zareba Systems explain a simple process to ensure you buy the right fence controller for your needs. - Installing an Electric Fencing System
Electric fencing systems can seem complicated with all the components needed. However, once you understand the parts, and have properly installed your fence, you'll be glad you took the time to understand electric fencing systems and have on installed on your property. For your safety, and the safety of your animals. - King Kutter Rotary Tiller Maintenance
Follow these simple maintenance tips to keep your King Kutter tiller working hard for you for years to come. - Summer Safety For Your Dog
They're called the "Dog Days of Summer" for a reason. The mercury on the thermometer just keeps on rising during those long, hot summer days. Here are a couple of helpful tips to help keep your dog cool and safe all summer long. - What to Buy Before Bringing Home a New Puppy
Your family has made the important decision to expand your family by buying a new dog or puppy, congratulations! However, before you bring the puppy home, there are some essentials you should buy to ensure your puppy will be properly cared for.