Farm Life
Life on the land, farm shows, lessons from the past and more
Harvest Photo Opens Window onto the Past
By Donald W. Hay
A reader shares a photo showing how labor-intensive harvesting was long ago.
Remembering Thrashin Day
By Robert Pripps
Threshing was hard work, to be sure – but also offered the pleasure of neighborly camaraderie.
Farm Heritage Comes in Many Forms
By Josephine Roberts
Josephine Roberts reminds us that it’s important for us to preserve all aspects of rural history.
The Jolly Thresherman
By the Farm Collector staff
A piece named “The Jolly Thresherman” served as a commercial for the Aultman & Taylor Machinery Company in the 1880s.
Leafing Through an Old Farm Magazine
By Sam Moore
Sam Moore provides another glimpse into the past through a December 1946 issue of Farm Journal magazine.
Steam Plowing on the Western Prairies
By Sam Moore
Around the turn of the century, steam traction engines were an impressive and more common sight across the West.
Tracking Essentials with Ledger Books
By Delbert Trew
Taking a glimpse into the past through a Panhandle farmer’s ledger book.
Treasures Preserve Family Heritage
By Leslie C. McManus
A 1919 Twin City tractor and 1928 Chevy truck are proud survivors for JD Schmidt.
Farm Collector is a monthly magazine focusing on antique tractors and all kinds of antique farm equipment. If it's old and from the farm, we're interested in it!
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