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Whether you need to haul livestock, horses, an ATV, or supplies from the farm store, the right trailer is often a wise investment.

Bill and Sandy Martin own 95 Texas longhorns, including five bulls in service. Their properties are stitched with miles of fencing, pens, cross fencing, and 150 gates, enabling the couple to rotational-graze their herd.

Living on an acreage is great, but it's also a lot of hard work. According to a focus group of acreage owners, these are the 10 toughest tasks they have to tackle. Is your least-favorite chore on the list?

While it is not always possible to prevent sickness in your horse, a familiarity with horse diseases and symptoms can promote early diagnosis, which can make a big difference in the life of your horse and its recovery.

If you are looking for ways to reduce the cost of heating your home or shop, an outdoor wood furnace might be a good investment.

The wind drives up heating costs, causes problems with drifting snow, and affects livestock. A carefully designed windbreak can help your bottom line, while adding to the overall beauty of your property.

Our readers have some cute kids! Browse this fun slideshow of photos of kids having fun in the country!

Here are some great ideas for your acreage, straight from our very handy readers!

Try these tasty nut recipes. Your taste buds will thank you, and so will your heart!

Columnist Brent Olson recently spent some time in Minneapolis, but found that even though he was surrounded by people, he felt alone.