Welcome to Anything Rural! If you are new to the community, stop in here to introduce yourself, ask general questions about the board, or share your thoughts on rural living.

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Well water safety is a rural necessity. Make sure you have enough supply and that the potable aspects of it receive any needed treatment.

Welcome to the Ponds community! This is the place to discuss everything related to rural pond management. Share your experiences, ask questions, and find practical advice on pond design, construction, seasonal maintenance, aquatic weed control, and fish stocking strategies.

Welcome to the Off-Grid Solar community! This is the place for fully independent PV systems systems. Share your setups and ask technical questions about off-grid inverters, microgrid controllers, hard-coded BMS safety triggers, custom battery bank configurations, and backup generator integration.

Welcome to the Grid-Tied Solar community! This forum is dedicated to solar arrays that operate parallel with the utility grid. Discuss net metering policies, grid-tied inverters, smart home energy management, and programming your system to minimize grid pull during peak utility rate windows.

Talk about tractors, implements, and heavy machinery. Share operating tips, maintenance advice, hydraulic troubleshooting, and attachments for mowers, backhoes, loaders, and utility tractors.

It seems counter intuitive to move to the rurals and NOT enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables. What are your desires, what are the "tricks" to having fun while doing it?

We either love or hate some of these rural critters

In the rurals many pets serve other functions, livestock protection, critter/varmint control, etc. However, we still consider them a part of our families.

What have we NOT seen out in the rurals, being raised for food, vegetation management, or to sell?