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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California Dealer Comments on State-Wide Ban on Gas-Powered OPE Sales

Governor Gavin Newsom signed a collection of assembly bills looking to be effective Jan. 1, 2024. One of those is AB-1346 which will prohibit retailers from selling gas-powered outdoor equipment. For Redding power equipment store, Al's Saw Shop, this change will be interesting in terms of sales but not detrimental.

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What Would Your Workplace Walk-Up Song Be?

Dealership employees get asked: what song would you like to play as you walk into work in the morning? Results vary but reflect good taste in music from Birkey's employees.

John Deere Honors Veterans with Statue at Georgia Plant

At a ceremony on Nov. 9, leaders at Deere's Grovetown, Ga., utility tractor factory showed their appreciation for employees that served our country and unveiled a special statue in their honor.

Tractor Mike: a Great Entrepreneur

Longtime friend and contributor to Rural Lifestyle Dealer Mike Wiles (Tractor Mike on YouTube) was recently on the Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie podcast. Listen in for the story of how Mike found success on YouTube from his humble beginnings on the website in 2012.

Morgan Wallen & Hardy Sing 'John Deere Green' at Country Music Awards

There was a nod to ag equipment at this year's CMA award show, with country musicians Morgan Wallen and Hardy giving a strong rendition of "John Deere Green" to eager fans. Oh, and Post Malone stopped by to perform "Pickup Man."

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