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  • Nationwide: Farmland leases -- What you need to know

    The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.1 For generations, a handshake sealed the deal for most farmland leases. But today, long-term land productivity, growing competition, and high costs make it important...

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  • Nationwide: Keep Your Crop on Schedule

    Plan ahead to help keep your crop on schedule The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.1 Ensuring you have the right products and tools to raise a bountiful crop is a...

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  • How a family planned for the future of their farm

    The following information is provided by Nationwide®, the #1 farm and ranch insurer in the U.S.1 Managing a successful greenhouse operation is part of both Patti and Mike Boyert's DNA. A fourth- and third-generation greenhouse grower, respectively, the Medina, Ohio,...

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  • Feeding Baby Chicks

    You can easily provide chicks with a healthy, balanced diet using pre-formulated, store-bought feed. Usually sold as chick starter feed or chick starter mash, these formulations provide all the chicks' necessary nutrients from day one until their eighth week.
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  • How to Set Up Your Brooder for New Chicks

    A good brooder provides your chicks a safe, clean home with plenty of airflow, warmth, food and water. You can purchase new brooder elements, or you can use items around your house to build a happy home for your new chicks.
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  • How To Care For New Chicks

    More and more people each year become interested in raising a small flock of chickens for a hobby or to help lower the family food bills. Get your backyard flock off to a good start with this step-by-step guide on what to do after you bring your new chicks home. This article covers details on preparing your chicks' brooder, tips on feeding and watering and advice on keeping your chicks healthy and disease free.
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