Thoughts on Alternative Energy Systems That Could Be Used on the Farm
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September 8, 2021

Thoughts on Alternative Energy Systems That Could Be Used on the Farm

As I was digging out some large tree stumps with my backhoe, my thoughts migrated to what the early pioneers must have experienced in clearing land for farming. I reflected on the past – windmills or hand pumps used to move water, wood for fuel, candles or

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