CONTENTS
8
COUNTRY AMATEUR
Living on a rural property doesn’ t have to be a fleeting thought. There are several options on how to finance your dream property.
10 COUNTRY
JOURNAL
If you have a green thumb and are longing for warmer weather, these flowers and vegetables thrive in lower temps.
13 POULTRY
LIFESTYLE One Minnesota poultry keeper offers advice on how to keep your feathered friends warm and productive during dark winter days.
14 SUSTAINABLE
ACRES
Looking to save some money while being kind to Mother Earth? Discover ways to economize and still stay warm this winter.
16 RECIPE
This month, try a simple yet tasty and wholly comforting salisbury steak recipe that is sure to warm you from the inside out.
18 COUNTRY
CRITTERS Curious to know what animal left those footprints in the snow? This article may be able to help you tell the difference between many different prints.
20
TOOL TIME
If you live on a large( or even smaller) property, certain tools are essential to getting you through the winter.
24 SEASONAL
SAFETY
Lee and Mary Woita tell you what it takes to prepare and plan ahead when Mother Nature is at her worst.
27
GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE
Winter is the ideal time to give your trees a trim. Here’ s some advice on completing the task, so your shrubs thrive in the spring.
28 CHICKEN
CHATTER
Feeding your chicks in the winter is different from warmer months. Find the best feed to keep your chickens healthy in cold weather.
31 OUTSTANDING
IN THE FIELD
The innovations for your acreage include OTR’ s Grass Master tire, Earthquake’ s high-performance auger and Briggs & Stratton’ s must-have backup battery packs.
33
THE SIMPLE LIFE
Want to brighten up your space, but spend less on electricity? Consider using oil lamps to light your way this winter.
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34
HORSE SENSE
There are certain horse breeds that do well in inclement weather. Here are six types of equines that can more than handle the cold.
36 PRODUCT
SHOWCASE
These next generation Generators will keep the power flowing should your electricity go out.
39
COUNTRY FUN
From building snowmen to scavenger hunts in the snow, we offer ideas on how to have fun on your acreage and keep boredom at bay.
42
CORN TIME
This month’ s cartoon shows what farmers do in their downtime during the winter.
45
MY ACREAGE LIFE
With its nine acres, stocked pond and four-bedrooms, this property in Lewis County, Tennessee, will give you the quiet country life you’ re looking for.
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