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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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  • Nationwide Roof Snow Loads - Farm Maintenance

    During winter storms, farmers need a snow plan. It's important to keep a watchful eye on structures with considerable loads and be ready to move equipment and livestock to an alternate location. But, how do you know when there is too much snow?
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  • Best Management Practices for Environmental Safety

    Best management practices are methods designed to increase crop yield and minimize any negative environmental impact on the land. By employing a few simple practices, a farmer can have a successful harvest and promote good land stewardship as well.
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  • Nationwide: Tractor Safety Guidelines

    Studies show tractors are involved in a high proportion of farm injuries and fatalities, causing productivity losses, serious injury and loss of life. Fortunately, you can prevent most accidents by staying vigilant and following a few basic tractor safety guidelines.
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