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The Many Reasons Why Aerification Takes Turf to Another Level

By Zoe Geoffrion in Agriculture and Forestry on August 5, 2020

Turf aerification, or aeration, is the process of removing small plugs of soil and thatch from a lawn in order to improve its quality by enhancing the exchange of air between the soil and the atmosphere. It is generally performed by landscaping professionals using heavy turf aerification equipment that is towed and lighter turf aerification equipment that is walked behind. ...

What You Need To Know Before Farming Cattle

By Zoe Geoffrion in Agriculture and Forestry on January 13, 2020

The idea of cattle farming is appealing to both small and large ranchers and farmers. Often family farms are passed down through generations, with kids growing up as cattle ranching families and understanding the life, demands, and the business side of the industry. People can also move into cattle farming as adults with limited or no farming experience and background. Before ...