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:

GreenCare for Troops Marks 20 Years of Supporting Military Families

For 20 years, Project EverGreen’s GreenCare for Troops initiative has rallied green industry professionals across the country to support military families with complimentary lawn and landscape services during deployment. This special anniversary video celebrates the volunteers, families and partners who have helped deliver more than $20 million in donated services and made a lasting impact on thousands of military households. Learn how acts of service continue to strengthen communities and honor those who serve our country.

Infestation! Customer’s Mower Was FULL Of Bugs! Will It Run?

Check out this video from Chickanic where she breaks down and cleans out an infested Briggs and Stratton Engine!

Community Connections: LS Tractor Helps Bring Hands-On Learning to Life at Raleigh Oak Charter School

At LS Tractor, community involvement goes beyond supporting the people who use our equipment every day. It also means investing in the next generation through meaningful, hands-on experiences that spark curiosity, learning and connection. That spirit came to life this spring when Tyler Vowell, LS Tractor Technical Support Consultant, helped organize a special “Tractor and Truck Day” event for preschool students at Raleigh Oak Charter School.

LS Tractor

Industry Shares Comments on CNH’s Color-Mixing of its Dealer Network

Dealers were mixed in their responses, with most of the larger dealers indicating support for the change. Most had questions on what it means and how it plays out between rival dealers in the same AOR and whether access is gained to the other-colored equipment. Other industry observers opined if this was an attempt toward “forced” dealer consolidation and whether more trimming of overhead was coming.

The Purpling of CNH Brands

Before AGCO: The Untold Story of Allis-Chalmers’ Collapse

Allis-Chalmers introduced groundbreaking 7000 and 8000 Series tractors with industry-first technology and record-setting horsepower, but even innovative engineering couldn’t save the iconic brand during the farm crisis of the 1980s. Check out this Successful Farming article by Dave Mowitz.

Before AGCO

Credit: Dave Mowitz

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