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Machinery Matters: Gadgets for the farmers on your list

Ann Marie Edwards
Dec 3, 2016
Dec 3, 2016

Worksaver, Inc. offers the new bucket mount 36-Series Snow Pushers, designed to quickly connect to a wide choice of buckets on tractor loaders. These clamp-on snow pushers attach in minutes.
Photo courtesy Worksaver, Inc.

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Ann Marie Edwards

Are you shopping for a farmer this season or looking for tools that will help you through the winter? Check out these ideas for inspiration, or maybe treat yourself with equipment additions that will help make your farm more efficient this season.

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