Learn the necessary steps to properly test a motor capacitor on the farm.
Before testing can begin, you need to gather the ne...
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Growing roses can be a rewarding hobby, providing color and beauty for a gardener’s landscape from spring through fall, depending on the c...
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Adjusting particle size tremendously affects feed cost, nutrient digestibility, animal welfare, and overall profitability of poultry...
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Attractive food products sell better. Attractiveness applies to both the appearance of the food and how it is packaged or displayed....
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Explore the variables involved in using solar power to determine if a solar energy system is the right choice for your farming opera...
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Objective: You will learn how to install a rain garden and why installing a rain garden has a positive impact on your envi...
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Walk through your yard and identify potential locations. Note any strong slopes or low spots. It is helpful to watch water...
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With your location decided and design constraints considered, you can begin sizing your rain garden. Generally, rain gardens are siz...
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Defining Rain Garden Boundaries
The first step is to outline (with string or spray paint) the parameter of your rain garden. This...
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Plants play an important role in rain garden function:
Provide wildlife habitat and seasonal aesthetic appeal § Take up nutrie...
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Meat sanitation practices reduce spoilage and provide a longer product shelf life. Learn processes to prevent contamination an...
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As more center pivot irrigation systems are used in the southeast, farmers and consultants must be able to identify their most commo...
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