It’s devastating when you go to see your beloved chickens only to find their dead carcasses spread around. Foxes, beautiful creatures though they are, can be very determined predators. On several occasions, I have lost my entire free-range flock to foxes and not because I didn’t shut them away at night, but because the foxes … Read more
Just like a regular car, it is usually necessary to have insurance for your farm truck. To qualify for farm truck insurance, you’ll have to fulfill the necessary criteria set out by your insurer. This typically means that only a low amount of personal usage is allowed. Do Agricultural Vehicles Need Insurance? When finding out … Read more
Mice love finding cozy, safe places to nest, and to them, a truck can seem like a great place to make a home. It’s dark, there are lots of small, mouse-sized spaces, it’s protected from the elements, and predators can’t get in. Often food sources are available in the truck or at least close by, … Read more
Who can drive a farm truck and where they can drive it differs from State to State. It is necessary to check the individual legislation where you live. For the most part, anyone whose main job is running a farm or who lives on a farm and is related to the owner of the vehicle, … Read more
The exact regulations for registering your truck as a farm truck may differ by state. It is necessary to always confirm precisely what the rules are where you live. Farm use license plates aren’t only restricted to trucks, they can also include tractors, trailers, and other large farm machinery. What is Considered a Farm Truck? … Read more
Let’s be honest, they just don’t make things the way they used to. New trucks can cost a fortune and have many electronic components which often go wrong and require a computer technician rather than a motor mechanic to repair. Older, solidly built trucks without all the razzle-dazzle technology of today can seem almost indestructible … Read more
I always dread buying new vehicles and find the whole thing quite stressful. What if it’s a pile of junk? What if I spend way more than I should? Over the years, I’ve learned that the best way to avoid the pitfalls is to do your research. Decide exactly what you’re looking for and know … Read more
One of the beauties of dry foods such as grains and seeds is that they have an incredibly log shelf-life. Quinoa is no exception and it reality it will often last well beyond the expiration date that was shown on the packet. Once cooked it can be kept for a short time in the refrigerator … Read more
With more and more people looking for a healthier plant-based diet. You may have been wondering what wonderful alternative ‘milks’ there are that you can try. Here I’m going to tell you about Quinoa Milk. You’ll find out about the health and nutritional benefits, how to make quinoa milk, and see a comparison with another … Read more
Quinoa is growing in popularity as it is a great substitute for rice or pasta. It’s one of the few plant-based products that have the full range of essential amino acids we need to stay healthy, and it is low fat and packed full of beneficial nutrients. In this article, we will be looking at … Read more
The main advantage to toasting quinoa is to add a wonderful extra level of delicious nutty flavor. It may also help reduce the bitter taste of the natural chemicals that coat the outside of the seeds. Toasting quinoa is easy to do in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Let’s find out more about how … Read more
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