About the Author

Jeremy Chartier

At 12 years old, Jeremy Chartier became involved with his local 4-H group, later joined the local FFA chapter, and showed livestock until his college years. After graduating from the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture at UConn, he joined the University of Maine’s Poultry Service Provider training program. Today Jeremy sells started pullets to local backyard farmers, is still involved with 4-H as a poultry showmanship judge, and writes about his passion for farming.
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Articles by Jeremy Chartier

The Top 5 Farm Implements List for Homesteading
January 26, 2022 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

One of, if not the most useful thing any farmer or homesteader owns, is a tractor. Speaking from someone who has always owned a tractor of some kind, I can attest to the fact that a properly equipped tractor can turn a three-day, back-breaking job into a simple three-hour affair.

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The Best Tractor Tires for Your Farm
January 26, 2022 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Choosing the best tractor tires for your small farm tractor can be a make-or-break deal. Not all tractors are the same, and not all tractor jobs call for the same tire or tractor tire sizes.

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Proper Fence Post Depth to Build Strong Fences
January 24, 2022 · · Fences, Sheds & Barns

Fence post depth, size, and anchoring systems can make or break your fence line. Despite what some people believe, making a long-lasting fence is not always as simple as sinking a post in the ground and moving on to the next post.

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Upping the Ante with Tractor Bucket Attachments
January 19, 2022 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Add to Favorites Scoop, scrape and push are really the only things a tractor bucket was meant to do, but with the right tractor bucket attachments, there’s so much more we can do …

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The Best Small Farm Tractor Buyer’s Guide
January 12, 2022 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

When you’re looking for the best small farm tractor for your farm or homestead, you may gravitate toward the tractors of yore; Ford 9Ns, Farmall Cubs, Fordsons, and the such.

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What Size Generator Do I Need for My Farm, Ranch or Off-Grid Home?
December 22, 2021 · · Self-Reliance

When most people think of Connecticut they envision a state covered in pavement and cramped little houses stacked on top of one another, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Surprising as it may seem, the majority of New England is rural in nature, dotted with farms and homesteads averaging from five to 100+ acres per parcel. 

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The Best Rifle for Farm and Ranch
December 14, 2021 · · Homesteading

Picking the best rifle for farm and ranch duty has an awful lot to do with personal preference and your unique situation. Sometimes the best rifle is merely the one closest at hand, but if you’re in the market for a new rifle for predator control, there are a few things to consider.

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A Universal Tractor Maintenance Checklist to Keep Your Tractor Running Well
November 15, 2021 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Using a tractor maintenance checklist is a great way to keep your small farm tractor operating smoothly. For many of us, we’ve come to rely on our tractor, and being without it is a great inconvenience.

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How to Weld on Tractor Bucket Hooks for Additional Utility
October 18, 2021 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Tractor bucket hooks are seldom a stock option from the factory, but nearly every farmer I know adds them at some point. A bucket with hooks is a valuable addition to our farm implements list.

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Why The Best Fuel Type For Tools Doesn’t Come From The Pump
October 18, 2021 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

The best fuel type for tools used to be your standard pump gas from the local gas station. Unfortunately, that’s changed.

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How to Grade a Driveway
October 12, 2021 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Add to Favorites Learning how to grade a driveway on the farm or homestead is not all that difficult, but some basic concepts and tips will make the process easier. …

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Minimizing Fire Risk on the Farm
October 10, 2021 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Flammable materials are abundant on every farm and homestead. Barn and coop fires are an unfortunately common issue, but there are a few critical things we can do to avoid a catastrophe.

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Firewood Management With Pallet Forks For Tractors
October 5, 2021 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Pallet forks for tractors and other tractor bucket attachments are great complements to your wood-splitting tools. From dragging logs, bucking, moving and storing split wood, your farm tractor will be an indispensable asset as you prepare for the winter ahead.

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Firewood Management 101
September 20, 2021 · · Self-Reliance

Wood-splitting tools have enabled homesteaders to survive and thrive for centuries. Just like many of today’s tools we use on the homestead, there have been some marked improvements since the days of yore.

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Wood-Splitting Tools for Today’s Homestead
August 23, 2021 · · Self-Reliance

Wood-splitting tools have enabled homesteaders to survive and thrive for centuries. Just like many of today’s tools we use on the homestead, there have been some marked improvements since the days of yore.

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