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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Briggs to Continue Manufacturing Simplicity, Snapper Tractors in North America for Europe

The discontinuation of Simplicity and Snapper will have no impact on the European market, according to a report from UK publication Service Dealer. Paul Butterly, managing mirector for FGM Claymore, the Simplicity and Snapper Importer for the UK, told Service Dealer that "this decision by B&S will have no impact on the market in Europe."

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Looking Back: Business Acumen, Technology Forever Changed Equipment Sales & Service

In this blog written by Brian R. Carpenter, General Manager, Champlain Valley Equipment, Middlebury VT. he writes, "The most significant impact of this time has been technology. Today, our customers shop used pieces with dealers across the country due to the world wide web. Our customers can multi-task while planting or harvesting due to auto-guidance and other precision technology proliferation. The cell phone has made us accessible nearly 24/7. And everyone has access to more information than they can process."

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The Tough Future of Gas-Powered OPE Bans in California

The Sacramento Bee included dealers in the conversation in its recent coverage of the struggles that come with gas-powered OPE bans. What are your thoughts on how gas-powered bans will impact our industry? Use the Comment field below to leave your thoughts.

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Fulgencio Vazquez, owner of Del Sol Landscape Power Tools, tests an electric blower in August that was repaired in his Sacramento store.

Escaped Prisoner Apprehended Behind Rural Lifestyle Dealership

Danelo Cavalcante, a convicted criminal who recently escaped a Pennsylvania prison, was arrested by authorities after a 14-day manhunt...behind Little's John Deere of Pottstown. Dealership employees recount the experience in a story from CBS News Philadelphia.

Arresting Danelo Cavalcante

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Kubota Supports Farmer Veterans with NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain

Kubota Tractor Corporation announced Sept. 10 the selection of 5 new farmer veteran recipients of new Kubota equipment as part of its 2023 "Geared to Give" program in partnership with the Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) during a special ceremony with NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain and the Trackhouse Racing team prior to the start of the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway.

Hunter Uhland, U.S. Air Force veteran

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