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:
- Throwback — 1930s Snowblower
- Equip Exposition Wraps Up Another ‘Epic Show’
- The Evolution of the Rural Lifestyle Customer
- Stihl President & CEO Shares What’s Next for 2026
- Tractor Safety Tips Your Customers Need to Know
Throwback — 1930s Snowblower
While a lot of equipment has gotten bigger over the years, this Facebook post from Wisconsin Then & Now made us happy that the same isn’t true for snow removal equipment.
Equip Exposition Wraps Up Another ‘Epic Show’
The 2025 Equip is in the books! If you were at the show, what was the coolest thing you saw this year? Be sure to check out our on-going coverage of the latest product introductions and other news from the show.
The Evolution of the Rural Lifestyle Customer
From what we can tell, it sounds like backyard chickens are a gateway drug to full fledged farming. But that first compact tractor purchase can open a lot of doors … or rather move a lot of dirt.
Stihl President & CEO Shares What’s Next for 2026
Stihl President & CEO Chris Keffer shares a bit of what he heard from dealers who stopped by the Stihl booth during Equip not only to learn more about Stihl but to share some of their outlook for the year ahead.
Tractor Safety Tips Your Customers Need to Know
Almost any modern tractor can handle going up and down a hill safely, provided the implements are correctly sized to the machine. The real danger, and the focus of this video from Tractor Mike, is operating on side hills, where the risk of a fatal rollover increases dramatically.
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