I am constantly having women ask me for gift ideas for their husbands. Farmers can be so hard to shop for especially when you are on a budget and a new tractor is out of the question. With a little help from my Facebook community, I came up with the following list of ideas:
Winter Birthday or Special Occasion
- Insulated Jacket and/or Coveralls
- Insulated Boots
- Insulated Socks, Gloves, Hat, Gator and/or Long Underwear
- Boot/Glove Dryer
Summer Birthday or Special Occasion
- BBQ
- New Cooler for Long Work Days
- Portable Outside Chair
- Weather Station
- New Tool Chest (for those who will actually use it)
Everyday Use GiftsÂ
- Leatherman
- Work Lights (for the late night)
- Flash Light, Ball Cap Lamp and/or Head Lamp
- 9/16″ Wrench and/or a NEW Complete Set
- Hitch Pins (Great Stocking Stuffer)
- Powered Grease Gun
- Torque Impact Wrench
- External Battery Charger
Big Spender Gifts
- A New Welder
- A New Generator
- A New _______ Tractor (insert favorite color)
- A Drone
- Four Wheeler or UTV (Gator, Ranger, etc.)
Gifts Especially for HIM
- Subscription to Favorite Magazine
- Tickets to Favorite Sport Event
- NEW Clothing with Farm/Ranch Logo
- Use your imagination 😉
Gifts Especially for HER
- NEW Boots
- Spa Day
- Gift Card to Her Favorite Store
- Kitchen Aid Mixer
- NEW Camera
Simple Gifts from the Heart
- Dinner with Family/Friends
- Special Planned Date Night
- Surprise Party
Unrealistic Gifts
- A Tropical Island
- Seasonal Dairy Cows (unrealistic for us anyway)
- _______ Acres of Farm Land
I am sure there are many other things that can be added to the list. Leave a comment below if you think something should be added to the list!
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Krista Stauffer
Owner at Stauffer Dairy
Krista didn't grow up on a farm but fell in love with a dairy farmer and now works alongside her husband on their family dairy farm, raising five children. Despite her non-farm upbringing, she embraces farm life, enjoys gardening, and remodeling their farmhouse. She also runs a successful women's boutique, manages social media for local businesses, and serves on the board of a non-profit creamery, showcasing her dedication to entrepreneurship and community service.
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Andrew would love a weather station. They have one at Costco that we look at every time we go. I will have to remember that when I need a gift 🙂
I am sure that would be great especially with your type of farming!
Krista, I love my Leatherman, but another gift that might make your list is a Swiss army knife. They come in a lot if flavors and carry two different ones in my own pocket just for the different tools. Come in handy for quiet a number of different quick fixes, like when that old carburetor breaks its spring, you can use a piece of baling wire to get you by.
Great suggestion!
Oh, books, Krista. There are so many wonderful farming books (including my own of course!!) but the James Herriot series, the dairy farming ones by Roger Evans (from Wales) are good, Irish Farming Life is excellent for anyone interested in Irish history and Irish farming. Do you have any American farming books you would recommend?
Don’t hate me but I do not read many books. I have American authors that write about farming that I would strongly recommend against. 😉
Ha! Yes, we all know and avoid those 😉
How about a diary ? Record all the fun times with the family. And even important dates to remember for next year
These are all great ideas Krista, thanks for sharing. I liked that you included ideas for him & her. Do you think a farmer will enjoy a Evaporative Cooler to keep the farm cool during dry hot summer days?
It is possible they would like one!