Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

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For five decades, ECHO has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of professional-grade, hand-held outdoor power equipment for both the commercial and homeowner markets. Today, the company sells its products in North America through eight distributors managing 6,600 independent dealers.

Stihl Timbersports Launches U.S. Season

The Stihl Timbersports 2023 U.S. season will begin on May 12 in Virginia Beach, Va., with the next generation of lumberjack athlete superstars initiating the season in the U.S. Rookie Championship.

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Van Wall Celebrates Power Equipment Tech Program Graduate

Congratulations to Nathan H. for being the very first graduate from Van Wall’s Power Equipment Tech Program in coordination with Des Moines Area Community College!

Outback Toys Celebrates New Location, Owner

For the first time in almost 20 years, everything is under one roof, including the showroom, warehouse and offices. “It was a huge step for us,” said Adam Lehman, the general manager. Outback’s former store of 18 years relied on a warehouse 2 miles away, which posed logistical challenges. Heller bought the store in September from Binkley & Hurst, a farm equipment dealer that had owned the shop since the early 1990s.

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Dan and Jennifer Heller pose in front of Outback Toys' new location in Lititz, Pa. on April 26, 2023. Photo by: Stephanie Speicher

Ban on Gas-powered Leaf Blowers Starts in Pasadena, Calif.

Gas-powered leaf blowers are quickly becoming a thing of the past and Pasadena is the latest city in Southern California to mandate the change. Kara Finnstrom with KCal News reports.

Product of the Week: Woods Precision Super Seeder

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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by ECHO.

For five decades, ECHO has been a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of professional-grade, hand-held outdoor power equipment for both the commercial and homeowner markets. Today, the company sells its products in North America through eight distributors managing 6,600 independent dealers.

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