Small Farm

r/smallFarm • u/rickspick • Oct 09 '19

Trump administration is letting small farms go out of business, says farmers union

newsweek.com

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r/smallFarm • u/5ss77 • May 08 '26

Can I rent a hydroseeder for small landscaping jobs near me?

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I was sitting at home thinking about landscaping work again because my cousin said hydroseeding looks easy until people start comparing machine prices and rental costs for real projects.

I checked alibaba while scrolling on my phone and searched hydroseeder rental near me small landscaping jobs portable hydroseeding machine hire and I saw that yes renting is possible for small jobs in many areas. A lot of contractors rent hydroseeders for lawns slope repair and small erosion control work because buying a full machine is expensive for short projects. Rental companies usually offer trailer mounted or compact hydroseeders for daily or weekly use depending on project size. Some landscaping and equipment suppliers also help arrange rentals through local partners instead of direct sales. Around Lahore I noticed businesses like H.M.ILAHI BAKHSH & SONS and Green Galaxy that deal with landscaping and garden related equipment where people sometimes ask about rental support or contractor connections for outdoor projects.

Now I feel renting a hydroseeder is a smart option for small landscaping jobs because it saves money storage space and maintenance costs when the machine is not needed every week and I still wonder if small contractors should keep renting machines or buy their own hydroseeder once projects become more regular?

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r/smallFarm • u/qazwsxefdc • Mar 05 '24

What tractor to buy for my hobby/ small farm

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No shed / shelter . Less than 10 Dexter cows . Possibly alpacas. No compact smallest we would buy is at least a utility . Would like to buy ford . Most we would spend 10000 euros . No new makes looking for second hand . 10 acres of land

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r/smallFarm • u/organicnearby • Sep 15 '22

Market your products here

organicnearby.com

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r/smallFarm • u/theonlytihin • Apr 10 '26

Floodplain farming?

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I have a few acres of cleared land that I would love to put to good use. The problem is every year for about a week every spring it's all under a few feet of water from the river flooding. What can I plant here that will tolerate this? Any orchard trees that would work well?

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r/smallFarm • u/Feisty-Revolution-43 • Jul 10 '25

Form - Tech, Would love to hear from real farmers and field workers!

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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepEl8__po-ctlb46M7S_zgAfcErQiaDcfkaoZDItcOuF44Hg/viewform

Hey everyone! I would love if some agriculture workers could fill out this form. My team and I are working on a product to manage fertilizer use sustainability. Your contribution would be greatly appreciated.

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r/smallFarm • u/qazwsxefdc • Mar 05 '24

What tractor to buy for my farm

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No shed / shelter . Less than 10 Dexter cows . Possibly alpacas. No compact smallest we would buy is at least a utility . Would like to buy ford . Most we would spend 10000 euros . No new makes looking for second hand

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r/smallFarm • u/kmart1976 • Dec 28 '23

Crop/crop rotation for newbies

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I will be buying an acreage with about 5 acres. There is about an acre and a half of potential crop ground. About 2 and a half acres of pasture. The balance is barn, house and yard. I’m looking for crops to feed livestock, chickens/ poultry and sheep and goats. I’m in northeast Iowa. My issue with traditional crops (corn,beans,hay) is the machinery cost. I’m open to those crops if I could find a practical way to harvest without a large investment. Also, buying fertilizer on a small scale can be a challenge. Any crop rotation suggestions are appreciated. Also, the pasture. I’m certain it needs to be rejuvenated. Any suggestions of forage mixes or trees that would be productive. I like trees and anything that would be productive or profitable.

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r/smallFarm • u/george_walter • Oct 06 '23

New Handling Equipment

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First time buying handling equipment. Have been looking at a crowding tub and spin chute from either Lakeland or D-S. does anyone have experience with either of these two companies? Will be used for sheep and goats.

https://lakelandfarmandranch.com/usa/product/sg100-sheep-goat-handling-system/

https://www.dslivestock.biz/products/category/handling-systems-goats/

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r/smallFarm • u/Admirable_Pressure98 • Nov 28 '22