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Identify tool from farming days gone by Identify tool from farming days gone by

Hoosier Perspectives: In this edition of Forgotten Tool: How would you use this device?

byTom J. Bechman

Nov 30, 2023|

1 Min Read

A hole in the soil exposing a water main pipe

Drowning ‘the bear’ in water Drowning ‘the bear’ in water

byTom J. Bechman

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farmland being converted into a solar farm

More people call out solar farms as threat to prime farmland More people call out solar farms as threat to prime farmland

byTom J. Bechman

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A close-up of a hand holding a clump of soil with roots sticking out

How quickly will biocontrols become mainstream?How quickly will biocontrols become mainstream?

byTom J. Bechman

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Blaine Wagner and Kelby Roberts chatting near a tree

FFA state officers know how to relax, too FFA state officers know how to relax, too

byTom J. Bechman

Nov 9, 2023

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A happy family gathered around the table, having Christmas dinner

Avoid empty chairs at holiday dinner table Avoid empty chairs at holiday dinner table

byTom J. Bechman

Nov 2, 2023

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