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We are very excited because we are in the process of updating and upgrading The Beginning Farmer Blog which began all the way back in 2006. Although the new website doesn't look much different just yet there are many exciting things coming beyond just a new look. Of course there will still be the archive of over 800 blog posts spanning 7 years, but in addition to The Beginning Farmer Show we will be adding all sorts of new content. We can't wait for you to see all of the new stuff!
(the links are affiliate links and help support "The Beginning Farmer Show"), but many of them can also be found at your local farm store or hardware store. The other thing you may notice about the list is that it is mostly focused on a gift list for a farmer in the colder winter climates. Mittens are a great thing for a farmer in Iowa, but not so much for a farmer in Georgia ... so ... if you live in the warmer climates I would love to see your suggestions for those last minute Christmas gifts.
-- A winter cap to keep you warm all winter long.
-- The first film that I came across that really made me think about farming in the United States.
-- On a cold day I will take mittens over gloves all of the time.
-- The first farming book that I read.
-- Short days make for much work after dark and this is a tool that I use everyday.
-- $60 chaps are cheaper than a hospital trip everyday.
-- Another film to checkout this winter to be encouraged about agriculture in the United States.
-- I carry these everyday and use them more than expected.
-- A great book for winter reading.
-- Great for those projects that don't need your good knife.
and her tales of a horrible winter spent on the plains of the Dakotas in 1880/81. After pulling out our copy and reading some of her memories I think our first winter wasn't so bad after all ... that was really some pioneer farming!
