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I'm a bit confused after watching some YouTube videos about potato harvesting on large farms. The machinery at work on a large-scale potato farm is amazing, but it looked like the potatoes were growing right on top of the soil. There was no digging that I could see. Do commercial growers just...

Have the powers that be determined where farmworkers are classed on the priority chain for the COVID-19 vaccine? It seems like the classification would be 1b for non-health care frontline workers. Is that your understanding too?

My goats become the biggest drama queens when even the tiniest drop of water happens to fall on them. If that water droplet hits an ear or the nose then it's the end of the world. The goat will rush to the nearest covered space while pitifully bleating. Do your farm animals ever act like...

Do you think that battering has become more of a thing since the pandemic hit us all? I've had more suppliers and wholesalers try it with me lately. I've never taken them up on it though. Is this becoming a new industry trend? Do you barter with your customers and suppliers?

I'm curious about raising geese and wonder how they'd assimilate with my goats and chickens. Do geese need water like ducks? Are they as messy as ducks? I know they're quite a bit larger than chickens, so I'd need a docile breed if I go this route. Any suggestions?

I was looking for ways too keep my barn cats warm and ran across a list of both commercial and DIY cat shelters at the Alley Cat Allies website. Have you guys tried any of these? I've bought a couple of the commercial houses and disliked both of them. I'm surprised they don't get harsher...

Where do you guys go to source rare seeds and plants? I have an exotic orchid supplier, but that's the company's only specialty and I'd like to branch out.

We are looking to buy a property that we'll rent out for additional income. If we do this we'd be the landlords, so is it a bad idea to invest in a property with a septic tank. Are septic tanks a hassle?

What supplies are you all stocking up on for your livestock in case the coronavirus sends us spiraling again? I weathered things okay during the last two rounds of pandemic chaos, but I'd rather rely on preparation instead of luck this go-around.

There's a huge uptick in coronavirus cases again in my area. I own a busy shop. I don't think I'll be forced to close, but I'm seriously considering it if things get bad enough. I'm not sure how to determine when we've reached that level though. I'm leaning towards closing if there's an...

I would love to make my own beef jerky and smoked meats. If you own either of these, do you get a lot of use out of them? Is a dehydrator the more versatile of the two? The both seem pretty pricey, so I want to make a good choice.

I began making antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer when the stores began running out. Customers kept asking where I got mine, so I started selling them in the store. Through A and B pricing, I noticed that the wipes and sanitizer only sold when I priced them higher than the average amount...

I've noticed that many people here claim to free-range poultry. I thought I did too, but after reading an article about it, I'm starting to wonder if I should call my method something else. It looks like it mostly boils down to fencing. So, if you let your birds out of their run for a good...

Any tips for keeping these buggers out of the house? I've never had this problem before, but they're seriously invading the house. They hang on my orchids an awful lot.

Have you heard of it? It's a community that was built to encourage agrarianism. They even have small shopping stores and eateries built within the community. It sounds like a fabulous place. Like its own little Eden. Would you want to live somewhere like that?

What do you hope to receive, or what will you give your dad for Father's Day? I think guys are harder to shop for than women - maybe because I am a woman. Do you all have plans for the day?

I've been considering getting a UTV for a while now, but there are so many options that it's hard to narrow down the field. Which UTV do you think is best for beginners? I'm looking for a workhorse rather than just a sporty model.

I'm using a Husqvarna Automower 315. I owned one of Husqvarna's first robotic lawnmower models, and this one is definitely an improvement. I got it for the shop. It cuts well and it's actually pretty quiet. It draws a crowd from the road which is mainly why I wanted it. Unfortunately, it...

I grow and sell flowers among other things. Well, remember when those rainbow roses were all the rage? Yikes, those were so hard to make! You had to be painstakingly careful and it took ages. Plus some people had these oddly specific color combinations they wanted to see, even though a lot...

Do you guys read your online reviews? Do you ever respond to the negative reviews? I just had a customer leave me a scathing review because the shop was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic at a time when she needed flowers for her mother's memorial service. I want to be sensitive because I...