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 Best Welding Types For Homesteading
February 19, 2019 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

There are many welding types available today, but for the beginning welder, there are three kinds you should consider.

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Which Post Hole Digger Is Best For You?
February 19, 2019 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Add to Favorites Every homesteader has need of a post hole digger at some point, but not all post hole diggers are created equal. There are many ways to dig …

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How to Build a Compact Tractor Implement Counterweight
February 19, 2019 · · Tractors & Farm Equipment

Many compact tractor implements can get expensive when you opt to buy them from your local dealership or farm store, but simple tractor implements are sometimes just as easy to build than to buy, and much cheaper.

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