Farm Collector January 2024 Table of Contents
Four Seasons on the Farm
Facing the challenges of keeping family, livestock and the farm itself alive in winter a century ago.
Don McKinley
Hog Heaven for Hog Oilers
An artfully curated collection of hog oilers displayed cheek to jowl with signs, cans, pans, nose rings and more.
Model MC Paved the Way
Early crawler was an important part of South Dakota farm – and key to launch of Deere’s Industrial division.
Loretta Sorensen
Fan for the Ages
Developed for military use in World War II, Homelite fan is a rare bird today.
Glenn Thompson
A Pressing Matter
Molds and presses were important parts of the butter-making process.
Jim Lacey
Murray M. Baker Looks Back at 80
In this article from our archives, journalist F. Hal Higgins explores the career of an entrepreneur who left a lasting mark on production of farm equipment.
F. Hal Higgins
First Things
Remembering Murray Baker.
Letters
What Is It?
Can you name these gizmos and gadgets?
Let’s Talk Rusty Iron
Early loggers devised clever solutions to transport logs.
Sam Moore
Iron Age Ads
Remembering the hog oiler heyday.
