May 3
FarmTek has been providing ClearSpan structures to farmers everywhere for decades. As the agricultural industry becomes more competitive with each passing year, the ability for farms to quickly obtain the supplies, tools and structures they need is essential to maintaining a strong business. Read more
Although here in New England we were not pummeled with usual amounts of snow, there are still many places that were, and no matter how much snow fell, it is important to prepare for the warm weather ahead. Whether the temperatures rise slowly or swiftly, the spring season can be overwhelming with the amount of work to do around the barn. Help make your transition into spring a little less stressful with some of my helpful spring season preparation tips. Read more
Feb 27
Fencing livestock is important for many reasons. It can protect your valuable livestock, keep them contained for easy herding and even allow you to manage the health of your farmland. While early farmers supported livestock roaming freely throughout the fields, as crop farming became more popular and more heavily relied upon, fencing for livestock became a must. Today, fencing can be done in a number of different manners, and we here at FarmTek offer a wide variety of fencing solutions that allow you to quickly and efficiently contain and protect livestock. Read more
Last week we discussed some of the steps necessary to help you get the most out of your winter feed. From tips on how to analyze and select your feed, to the most economical ways to present the feed to your livestock, part one of our Feeding Through Winter blog was focused on surviving the winter on stored feed alone. However, for those looking for a more economical and reliable winter feed, a FodderPro Feed system can help alliviate the stress of winter feeding. Read more
Nov 6
While working the land and raising livestock can bring you peace of mind, there is no doubt that farming introduces its share of stress. Raising livestock from birth is a fulfilling process that you can take pride in, but ensuring that your livestock are sheltered, protected from predators and properly fed takes time and plenty of consideration. This time of year especially, the thought of providing feed during the winter can dominate your mind’s landscape, and planning and preparing to have enough for the winter months can take up a large part of your work. Let us help you this winter. We have a few basic tips and solutions, as well as a wonderful alternative that will drastically reduce the amount of feed that you’ll have to store. Let’s cover the basics first though. Read more
Jul 18
For many farmers, hay is important. Whether it is provided as the main feed source or used as a feed additive, selecting and feeding the proper hay is mandatory. There are many ways to determine what hay is best suited for your livestock, and based on species, age and working requirement the ideal type of hay varies. In this blog, we will discuss the major factors you should take into consideration when choosing hay for your livestock. Read more
Mar 27
As promised, we’re back with our second edition of the Frequently Asked Fodder Questions blog. If you haven’t gotten the chance to look over part one yet, you can find it here, and read it at your convenience. Part one of our two part FAQ blog was intended to give an overview of the FodderPro Feed System by answering some of the more general questions we are asked every day. Part two of our blog series is intended to answer your more technical questions, in hopes that all your fears of fodder will have vanished after you’ve finished reading. So without further ado, we present you with the final installment of our Frequently Asked Fodder Questions blog.
Mar 19
With the growing interest (no pun intended) in hydroponic fodder, more and more customers are calling in to ask questions about our FodderPro Feed Systems. We’ve also found that our previously published “Frequently Asked Questions – The FodderPro Feed System” blog has been one of the most frequently visited posts we have ever produced. So in order to further help you, our valued customer, get the information you are seeking, we have produced not one, but two more, information packed Frequently Asked Questions blogs. These blogs should help answer any of the burning questions you may have, but if they don’t, be sure to check out our first edition FAQ blog, which will help you uncover even more information about our FodderPro Feed Systems. Read more
For today’s blog post, we are taking a break from all the informational stuff and having some fun. So many well-loved childrens’ books, movies, cartoons and more have been created around funny barnyard animals and we decided it would be fun to highlight a few of the most famous and well known.
You may not be able to believe it, but in many spots around the country, summer vacation is winding down and kids are thinking about going back to school in a few weeks. Despite the bittersweet end to summer, however, there’s lots to look forward to in the coming months, including one of my favorite times of the year—fair season! In fact, many towns and counties around the country have already started hosting their annual 4-H county fairs and here in Connecticut, this past weekend brought the Tolland County 4-H Fair to town, a hit with families and locals every year! I serve as an advisor to the 4-H kids who organize this fair. I help to coordinate and run the goat show for this fair and have been involved for over 12 years (wow…I feel old typing that!), and this year was one of the best fairs I can remember.
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