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Gary and Connie Becker of Billings, Mont., have a 16-acre paradise, including horses and their Bobcat CT230 compact tractor.


An Alabama orthopedic surgeon and his wife have opened their 350-acre farm to area residents to share their love for the country and help people of all ages reconnect with their faith. A Toolcat™ 5600 utility work machine and attachments help the family build and maintain structures and care for horses.


Iowa businessman and farmer Mark Thompson builds food plots to support his passion for wildlife conservation. Read how a Bobcat®


Homeowner with Acreage • Early Fall 2011 STAFF PUBLISHER


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Ryan Johnson


GRAPHIC DESIGNER Emily Shendelman


compact tractor and


implements played a part in constructing the food plots, as well as help with snow removal during the winter.


Montana husband and wife escape the busy city life with an acreage just outside of Billings, Mont., where they raise horses. Gary and Connie Becker selected a Bobcat compact tractor to replace a nearly 70-year-old tractor to take care of the property and horses.


Eric Kessler is a former commercial developer from Pennsylvania who shares his one-of-a-kind collection with the community, all while maintaining history for generations to come. See some of his treasures and why he started collecting them.


The racing industry is where retired acreage owner Doug Sopha grew up. Today the Townsend, Tenn., resident has a passion for living in the country with his diverse collection of animals, including buffalo, llamas, elk, a camel and more. He travels across his property to check on them with a Bobcat 3400 utility vehicle.


Product specifications for Bobcat compact tractors, utility vehicles and Toolcat utility work machines.


Recipes. Delicious apple recipes for this fall.


Bobcat Pause. Read comments from WorkSaver subscribers and Bobcat owners. See a list of upcoming shows where Bobcat products will be on display.


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