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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Monarch Tractor, maker of the MK-V, is the world’s first fully electric, driver optional, connected tractor set to enhance farmers’ existing operations, alleviate labor shortages, and maximize yields. With cutting-edge technology, global reach and an experienced team, Monarch Tractor is delivering meaningful change for the future of farming. Click here to learn about your opportunities as a Monarch dealer.


Jennifer Nettles Inducted to the National 4-H Hall of Fame

Grammy Award-winning artist and Sugarland band founder Jennifer Nettles was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for her lifetime achievements and contributions to 4-H. Nominated by the National 4-H Council, Nettles was one of 13 honored at the Grand Wyndham Pittsburgh Downtown ceremony on Monday.

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Kubota Canada, Canadian Hockey League Launch 5th Annual Community Hero Contest

Kubota Canada Ltd., in partnership with the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), has launched nominations for its 2023 Community Hero contest. Now in its 5th year, Community Hero has brought attention to and commemorated thousands of Canadians who are making a positive impact in their respective communities across the country.

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A Closer Look at Honda's New Autonomous Work Mower

Honda’s first battery-powered electric zero-turn riding mower, the prototype Honda Autonomous Work Mower (AWM), is capable of operating in manual or autonomous mode. When manually operated, the Honda AWM learns the mowing routes and patterns set by the operator. In autonomous operation, the AWM reproduces these routes and patterns.


Throwback to Last Year's Equip Expo

If you're reading this, odds are Rural Lifestyle Dealers are at or on their way back from this year's Equip Expo. We'll have show coverage coming for you soon — in the meantime, here's some takeaways from last year to tide you over.

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Lessiter Media Joins NAEDA for Fundraising Event

With seven teams, the Equipment Dealers Foundation had a successful day of shooting and fundraising for technical education scholarships at the Madison-area clay shoot fundraiser on Oct. 6. Lessiter Media was also on the scene to rub shoulders with industry leaders and deliver some copies of its 55th anniversary Farm Equipment issue.

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

Monarch Tractor, maker of the MK-V, is the world’s first fully electric, driver optional, connected tractor set to enhance farmers’ existing operations, alleviate labor shortages, and maximize yields. With cutting-edge technology, global reach and an experienced team, Monarch Tractor is delivering meaningful change for the future of farming. Click here to learn about your opportunities as a Monarch dealer.

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