Small Acreage, Big Output

Food Preservation

Food preservation sits at the heart of homesteading and small-scale food production, especially as more producers take advantage of cottage food laws and home-based processing opportunities. Freeze dryers and pressure canners make it possible to extend harvests, reduce waste and build true food independence.

Home Freeze Dryer

The Home Freeze Dryer from Harvest Right is a compact home freeze dryer designed to preserve garden harvests, meals and pantry staples for long-term storage with minimal effort.

Key Features:

• Processes six to 10 pounds of fresh food per batch with 434 square inches of tray space
• Preserves flavor, texture and nutrition for up to 25 years of storage life
• Includes four stainless steel trays and a small industrial vacuum pump
• Operates on standard 110-volt household power for easy home use
• Handles up to 1,800 pounds of fresh food annually with regular use capacity

Medium Select

The Medium Select home-scale freeze dryer from Blue Alpine is built for faster batch times and long-term food preservation, combining programmable controls with improved cooling and vacuum efficiency.

Key Features:

• Processes up to 15 pounds of food per cycle using five standard 9x13 stainless steel trays
• Average cycle time of 12 to 20 hours, depending on load and recipe settings
• 25% increased cooling capacity designed to speed up freeze-drying performance
• 120-volt operation with 15-amp standard household outlet compatibility
• Includes vacuum pump with oil system, impulse sealer and starter preservation kit
  

23-Quart Pressure Canner

The 23-Quart Pressure Canner from ForJars is a modern stainless steel pressure canner designed to bring durability, safety and multi-stove compatibility to serious home food preservation.

Key Features:

• 23-quart capacity handles full loads of quart or pint jars
• Constructed from 100% food-grade 304 stainless steel
• Compatible with induction, gas, electric and ceramic cooktops
• Three-stage safety system with pressure regulator weights (5, 10, 15 pounds per square inch) and overpressure protection
• Includes two stainless racks, pre-attached gauge and complete starter kit
  

All American 15 Quart Pressure Canner

The All American 15 Quart Pressure Canner is a dependable mid-capacity pressure canner built for everyday home food preservation, combining traditional cast-aluminum durability with precise, long-lasting performance.

Key Features:

• 15.5-quart capacity holds up to 10 pint jars or seven quart jars per batch
• Heavy-duty cast aluminum body delivers fast, even heat distribution
• Metal-to-metal seal design eliminates the need for a gasket or replacement parts
• Geared steam gauge with three-way regulator set for 5, 10, or 15 pounds per square inch control
• Made in the USA with UL-listed construction and included canning rack and recipe book

Backyard Income

As more acreage owners look for ways to make their land work harder, backyard businesses have become a practical and flexible solution. From egg production and poultry management to seasonal flower growing, these kits provide the tools to turn small spaces into meaningful, income-generating systems.

Egg Collecting Starter Bundle

Designed for backyard flock owners looking to streamline egg handling, this starter bundle from FarmTek combines collection, cleaning, grading and packaging essentials in one convenient kit.

Key Features:

• Includes 150 molded-fiber egg cartons for storage and sales
• Egg cartons hold one dozen eggs each and are biodegradable and compostable
• Soft-plastic egg cleaning brush helps remove debris while reducing cracks and checks
• Jiffy-Way Egg Grading Scale sorts eggs by size for consistent classification
• Complete starter kit designed for collecting, cleaning, weighing and packaging eggs

High Summer Cutting Garden Kit

Turn a sunny corner of your property into a steady source of colorful, homegrown bouquets with this ready-to-plant summer cutting garden kit from Cross Street Flower Farm.

Key Features:

• Includes 24 ready-to-plant flower seedlings
• Features summer-blooming varieties such as zinnias, cosmos, snapdragons, marigolds and gomphrena
• Designed for continuous cut-flower harvests from July through September
• Suitable for garden beds or containers in full sun
• Includes a growing guide with planting and care information

Free Range Chicken Pro Plus Kit - End To End Process

For homesteaders looking to build a flock from the ground up, this bundled system from Hatching Time brings the key pieces of poultry production together in one package.

Key Features:

• Includes equipment for incubation, brooding, grow-out, egg collection and processing
• CT180 SH incubator holds up to 180 chicken eggs with automatic temperature and humidity control
• Four-layer brooder and grow-out systems provide dedicated space for developing birds
• Roll-out nesting boxes help keep eggs cleaner and reduce cracking during collection
• Includes a large chicken plucker and three-cone processing unit for small-scale poultry processing

Egg Business Equipment Bundle

This egg business bundle from Your Equipment Suppliers combines storage, grading, incubation and handling equipment into a streamlined system designed to improve efficiency and egg quality from hatch to market.

Key Features:

• Includes complete workflow setup: incubation, storage, grading and transport equipment
• High-capacity egg grading system processes up to 5,400 eggs per hour
• Automatic incubator supports multiple poultry species with scalable capacity options
• Heavy-duty plastic egg trays designed for stacking, airflow and safe transport
• Industrial storage rack system rated for up to 500 kilograms per shelf for organized operations

Skid Steers

Skid steers have become a go-to machine for small property owners thanks to their ability to replace multiple pieces of equipment in one compact unit. On acreage, they make quick work of grading, hauling and clearing tasks while staying nimble enough for tight spaces and everyday use.

316 P-Tier

Built for operators who need serious lifting power in tight quarters, the John Deere 316 P-Tier skid steer blends compact maneuverability with dependable strength for daily farm, ranch and acreage work.

Key Features:

• 65-horsepower turbocharged Yanmar 2.1L engine
• Rated operating capacity of 1,750 pounds
• 6,180-pound operating weight adds stability
• Radial lift design provides strong breakout force
• Electrohydraulic (EH) controls with a spacious cab improve precision and operator comfort

S450

Designed for operators who need big capability in a small footprint, the Bobcat S450 skid-steer loader combines responsive handling with proven Bobcat durability for daily work.

Key Features:

• 49-horsepower engine delivers reliable power with a non-DPF design for simplified maintenance
• 49-horsepower engine delivers reliable power with a non-DPF design for simplified maintenance
• Rated operating capacity of 1,370 pounds
• 58.6-inch width allows easy access to residential, urban and confined job sites
• Radius lift path provides strong reach and efficient mid-height loading performance
• Two-speed travel and selectable joystick controls improve productivity and handling control

226D3

A compact radial-lift skid steer built for productivity and control, the Cat 226D3 combines smart technology, strong breakout force and operator comfort.

Key Features:

• 67.1-horsepower Cat C2.2 engine delivers power with Tier 4 Final emissions compliance
• Rated operating capacity of 1,550 pounds
• Radial lift design provides strong breakout force and solid mid-height reach performance
• Sealed, pressurized cab offers reduced noise and improved comfort for long operating days
• Cat SMART technology enables attachment recognition, automated controls and Grade Assist features

SSV65

Built for operators who need confident lifting power in confined spaces, the KUBOTA SSV65 skid steer blends Kubota durability with responsive hydraulics and all-day operator comfort.

Key Features:

• 60.4-horsepower turbocharged Kubota engine provides Tier 4 performance
• Rated tipping load of 3,900 pounds supports strong lifting and handling capability
• Vertical lift path design improves load placement and truck-loading efficiency
• Standard two-speed travel reaches up to 11.1 miles per hour for faster jobsite movement
• Wide 66.5-inch stance with enclosed cab improves stability and operator comfort