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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Thomas Ritchie developed the concept of the automatic waterer valve in 1921 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Since that time, Ritchie Industries has developed into the leader in watering innovation and now manufactures a complete line of livestock and horse waterers to the highest specifications in the industry. To find the automatic waterer that will suit your needs, visit RitchieFount.com.

How to Tell if An Older Tractor Speedometer has Been Tampered With

YouTuber Tractor Mike breaks down a situation brought to him by one of his viewers: how to approach purchasing an older model tractor with suspiciously low hours on it. Mike goes through several possible scenarios on how this situation can arise and what to look for before pulling the trigger.

Best Lawn Aerators of 2022

Bob Vila, host of the home improvement television show This Old House, ranks the lawn aerators he tested in 2022, naming the Brinly-Hardy 4-inch Tow-Behind Plug Aerator his Best Overall pick.

The Best Lawn Aerators Tested in 2022

Photo: Debbie Wolfe, posted from BobVila.com

Messick's Christmas Light Show is Back

Messick's never disappoints with its annual Christmas light show. And this year the tradition continues at its new Mount Joy. Pa., location. Every year the light show collects donations for local charities. The show runs from Dec. 2-28.

Ag-Pro Sells Gator Used by Florida University Football Mascot

Ag-Pro Companies, an 81-store John Deere dealer (currently ranked #1 on the Farm Equipment Dealer 100 list), tweeted on Dec. 8 that it had recently sold a John Deere Gator used by the University of Florida to transport their beloved mascots — Albert and Alberta Gator — on gamedays. Note the decal and signatures on the hood!

7 Years Ago: Intimidator Group Unveils the Spartan Mower Brand

Rural Lifestyle Dealer was at Equip Expo (then called GIE+Expo) back in 2015 when Intimidator announced the launch of its Spartan mower brand. Owner Robert Foster, who also co-founded Bad Boy Mowers, said at the time that show attendees often mistook the price of the mowers as incorrect, when it was retailing for $5,399. In January of this year, Toro announced it had acquired Intimidator.

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

Thomas Ritchie developed the concept of the automatic waterer valve in 1921 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Since that time, Ritchie Industries has developed into the leader in watering innovation and now manufactures a complete line of livestock and horse waterers to the highest specifications in the industry.

From a single horse StallFount to large fountains that accommodate 500 cattle, Ritchie automatic waterers continue to set the standard in quality. So, when you buy a Ritchie waterer, you know you’re getting the most dependable product on the market… not to mention the best value, service and warranty in the business.

To find the automatic waterer that will suit your needs, visit RitchieFount.com.

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