Recommendations - Farm and Pet Copywriter

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Products

The following are products that either I use personally on the farm and highly recommend, or that others have recommended to me. These are listed by category below:

General

I’ve found Vittles Vaults® to be the best for storing food and grain. Rodent-proof and air-tight, these keep your animals’ feeds fresh and dry. They come in sizes from 10-60 pound capacities; some are stackable.

If you’ve tried everything and still have a rodent infestation, don’t use poisons or painful snap traps. Owltra® electronic traps are humane, easy to empty, and run on batteries so no tripping hazard.

If you’re a small woman like myself, you’ve found that most tools are sized for men or children. Luckily manufacturers are finally seeing this untapped market. The green shovel on the right is an example, it’s 42″ which is just perfect for me. If you’re in my shoes, take a look and see if it’s right for you too!

Bully Tools Heavy Duty Snow Shovel - 100% Made in The USA, One-Piece Poly Scoop for Snow, Mulch, Grain Removal, Lightweight, Portable Garden Equipment, Ideal for Driveways & Farming - 42-Inch, Gre... — If you’re a small woman like myself, you’ve found that most tools are sized for men or children. Luckily manufacturers are finally seeing this untapped market. The green shovel on the right is an example, it’s 42″ which is just perfect for me. If you’re in my shoes, take a look and see if it’s right for you too!

If you’re tired of battling with carburetors, priming buttons, gas mixtures, and pulling your shoulder out trying to start a gas lawnmower, this battery-run electric mower might be the answer for you. It is for me!

EGO POWER+ Electric Lawn Mower, Self-Propelled Cordless, Includes (2) 56V 5.0Ah Batteries and Charger - LM2142SP — If you’re tired of battling with carburetors, priming buttons, gas mixtures, and pulling your shoulder out trying to start a gas lawnmower, this battery-run electric mower might be the answer for you. It is for me!

For safety and security, whether you’re on- or off-grid, nothing beats reliable solar-rechargeable lighting. Check out these flashlights and yard lights to brighten your night!

Pelican - Multi-Purpose Utility Sled - Pull Rope - 4 Season Sled - Any Outdoors Activities - Durable — In the ice and snow, wheels don’t work. Muck carts, wheelbarrows, etc. are useless and get bogged down. Instead, an ice fishing sled is the answer! It carries lots of weight and pulls easily. This is one I use, and it’s fantastic!

KIMG2167 — Sometimes the ice fishing sled is too big and bulky for what you want to move, especially on hills. For those cases I use a muck bucket – it’s perfect for carrying things like gallon jugs of water, hay, etc.

Little Giant® Plastic Muck Tub | Durable & Versatile Utility Bucket with Handles | Muck Bucket | Durable Handles | 40 Quart | Red — Sometimes the ice fishing sled is too big and bulky for what you want to move, especially on hills. For those cases I use a muck bucket – it’s perfect for carrying things like gallon jugs of water, hay, etc.

Cats and Other Pets

All-natural, gut-healthy, premium cold-pressed dog food. Click on the banner above to go shopping!

Pure, wholesome, natural nutrition that cats and dogs love. Click on the banner above to go shopping!

Goats

Poultry

Chicken Nesting Pads Set 12 12"-Washable Artificial Grass Nesting Pads-for Chickens Coopsfor Chicken Coop and Pet Garden Lawn Indoor Outdoor (6 Pack) — Nest pads provide important cushioning for eggs and keep them cleaner. I prefer plastic or plastic/astroturf ones, but others like the woven aspen as they are compostable. I suggest you try different ones until you find the ones that meet your needs and preferences the best.

6 Pcs Chicken Nesting Pads, Washable Nesting Box Liners for Chicken Coop, Reusable Plastic Nest Box Pads, Chicken Laying Mats, Chicken Coop Accessories 12 12 inch — Nest pads provide important cushioning for eggs and keep them cleaner. I prefer plastic or plastic/astroturf ones, but others like the woven aspen as they are compostable. I suggest you try different ones until you find the ones that meet your needs and preferences the best.

FCI GRUBS Dried Mealworms 5LB-High Protein Chicken Feed,More Protein,No Additives,Premium Organic Non-GMO,Rich in Protein Meal Worms for Chickens,Wild Birds,Laying Hens,Turkeys-Nutrient-Rich Mealworms — Chickens, ducks and other poultry love bugs and worms! Use them as a treat to entertain them and give them extra nutrition.

I LOVE WORMS Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae (5lb), 100% Natural Non-GMO, Treat for Chickens, More Calcium Chicken Feed Than Mealworms — Chickens, ducks and other poultry love bugs and worms! Use them as a treat to entertain them and give them extra nutrition.

Marketing Books

Here are links to some marketing books that are of interest:

Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

No B.S. Guide to Marketing for Seniors

Retention Point

Copywriter’s Handbook 4^th Edition paperback by Bob Bly

What’s In It For Them by Joe Polish

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Newsletters

Some of these newsletters are related to marketing and some are geared to support some all-too-common problems with older folks. Please feel free to check them out!

Curious about marketing but don’t want to read some hyped-up promotions from people who aren’t really marketing experts, but just think they are? EG Orren is a marketer who promotes marketing yourself as yourself, no pomp and circumstance. She gives great insight with tips you can really use to promote your business. Click on any (or all!) of these sample issues to learn real marketing and subscribe for more tips:

Selling the Wrong Thing? This Shows You What Clients Really Care About

Want Your Marketing to Work? Make It About Them, Not You

Make Marketing Easier by Being More You — Not More “Perfect”

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