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Does the pay what you want pricing strategy ever work out reasonably? My wife and I are considering it for our farm stand. We will shut down in October, so we'd have a little less than two months to try it. What do you think? I think it's a good idea. Since our customers already know what we...

Is anyone else having trouble getting livestock supplies in a timely manner? I've noticed that the feed store carries fewer options than it did before the pandemic started, and sometimes I walk in and see bare shelves. When I order supplies online they are often late due to shipping delays.

Things seem to be going great for the tree farmers out there as the price of lumber is continuing to soar. How long do you guys think it will last? Is lumber a hard industry to break into as a farmer?

I thought I had a clever business idea to start up a mobile butchering and processing service. I was afraid it might be too niche and expensive to do, so I never bothered to check into it further. Well, it turns out that it's already a thing and has been for some time. Have you ever used a...

Am I the only one who thought loofah sponges were a product of the sea? I'm working away from home and there happens to be another farmer on the crew who grows loofah gourds. Yep, loofah sponges are derived from a gourd. My wife loves those things. It's too late to grow some this year, but...

Got any piglets, chicks, ducklings, lambs, or other farm babies? How is it going for you guys so far? My rooster is the proud father of a few chicks this year. One was picked off by a hawk, unfortunately, but I haven't lost any others. You?

Do you guys have any tips for keeping sensitive farm equipment cool while out in the hot, boiling sun? It's been unusually hot here with no clouds in sight. It's having a real effect on not only my computer equipment, but on some of my machines too.

I know that we haven't completely eradicated the virus, but it's safe enough that the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions have changed. Public swimming pools are even opening up in some places this summer and some kids are back at school. Well, last night, I fired up the grill and my wife and...

Are there any Jeopardy fans here? I'm a fan of the game show, but it isn't the same without Alex Trebek. I'm just not digging any of the guest hosts who have filled in. Who do you think has done the best job so far? Who should replace Alex Trebek as the next official host?

My 2001 Toyota Tundra's transmission is going out, and I've gotten as much use out of her as I can. The ROI isn't enough to have her fixed, so I've sold her to a junker. I just didn't want to deal with a dealership or another buyer since this is my busy season. I named my truck Miss Sally...

I live in a small rural town, so it's usually a slow news day...cue the recent reports of a rash of duck kidnappings that have occurred in some neighboring states. Have you guys seen it on the news? Pet ducks are getting stolen. Wild ducks are getting poached. Are these people after dinner...

Have you ever made one of these yourself or run across one in action? If you don't know what it looks like, the design basically resembles Pac-Man. The gardener leaves a slice open to provide access to the middle where there's a whole/basket to dump gray water, kitchen waste, and other...

I live in a rural area so my neighbor is a good distance away. I rarely come across his animals, but lately some of his geese have been coming over and chasing my goats. Is there any way to head this off? I can't say that my dogs are any help.

What do you think gives you the most bang for your buck when it comes to improving pasture growth and usability? I try to use chemicals sparingly, but I'm not totally against them.

What are you guys doing for Valentine's Day? Any plans in the works? I know some people don't celebrate it, but my wife and I usually go all out and take a trip. It's the perfect time of year to do so since it's before planting season. The pandemic has thrown a huge wrench in our plans this...

I've seen you guys mention it on here a time or two and I can't figure out how it works. I've heard of lasagna gardening and I'm assuming you're talking about the same thing. So, how do you get the seeds or transplants into the soil? Do you use a shovel and dig a hole for each one? That...

Have you ever tried to make a wattle fence? My wife likes the way they look and they seem easy enough to make, but I question whether it would actually hold anything in. Does it really work for small animals like chickens and rabbits?

I have not had a good experience with the single-use livestock mats that are supposed to be compostable. They work fine as mats, but I'm questioning the compostable part because I cut mine down into small bits and it's still not breaking down. Have you tried those mats? Are they really...

A John Deere skid-steer loader is definitely out of my price range. Which machines are good middle of the pack vertical-lift skid-steer loaders? I'm leaning towards a Bobcat T300 due to its price and capabilities, but it almost seems too affordable which gives me pause. What do you think?

I've had not had any luck with my tomatillo plants over the past two years that I've tried growing them. Is this one of those vegetables that are best grown with nursery stock? I seem to wind up with lots of blossoms, but little fruit. Would I be better off trying a hybrid?