Farm Collector Magazine

12/22/2025

Learn about how homemade snow sleds and over-the-snow vehicles went from fun to necessity in the early years of World War II.❄🚗


(Photo courtesy of Clell Ballard)

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12/19/2025

Learn about Dan Holtrop’s love of John Deere and his collection of vintage John Deere snowmobiles which are perfect for their Michigan winters.❄️🏍️


(Photo courtesy of Jerry Mattson)

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12/10/2025

“My grandfather had the first rubber-tired tractor in Meeker County, Minnesota, and according to Firestone, the entire state.” Learn more in this First Hand account. 🛞


(Photo courtesy of Milferd Smith)

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12/08/2025

Join Sam Moore as he examines the history of rubber tractor tires, Harvey Firestone, and the success of the Allis-Chalmers Model U. 🛞


(Photo courtesy of Sam Moore)

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Dedicated to the Preservation of Vintage Farm Equipment

12/03/2025

Learn about the classiest show touring vehicle around, Louie Frick's 1904 Oldsmobile Runabout that he restored to beautiful condition.🚗


(Photo by Fred Hendricks)

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11/28/2025

Learn about the history of the hay press, with a special focus on those presses that went to work before engines were a common sight on farms.🐴


(Photo courtesy of Murray Stokes)

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11/24/2025

Take look at how stone has shaped agriculture in the British Isles, and learn about the monuments that still stand to this day. 🪨


(Photo by Josephine Roberts)

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11/21/2025

Join Richard Stout as he tracks down four Mayrath tractors in rough condition, which he then restores to beautiful condition. 🚜


(Photo courtesy of Richard Stout)

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11/19/2025

Learn about the history of John Deere newsprint advertisements, and see how these ads reflect the company's own manufacturing history.🗞️


(Photo courtesy of Fred Hendricks)

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11/18/2025

🌾 The December 2025/January 2026 issue of Farm Collector is here! 🚜

Horses, donkeys, and mules—oh my! Take a trip back in time and discover the incredible animal-powered contraptions that old-timers once used to bale hay.

You’ll also explore:
✨ A century-old gasoline engine factory reborn as a concert venue and brewery
🔧 The revival of four classic Mayrath tractors
📰 A nostalgic look at vintage newsprint ads
… and plenty more stories celebrating America’s agricultural heritage!

👉 Don’t miss this issue—grab your copy today!
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11/14/2025

The December/January 2025/2026 edition of Mystery Tools is currently live on the Farm Collector website. Can you identify these vintage tools? 🛠


(Photo courtesy of Ernie Nolan)

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11/10/2025

Hear from Sam Moore as he discusses the time a magician came to the small town of Puddleford in this month's edition of Looking Back.🎩


(Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

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