20 PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FARMERS & HOMESTEADERS 2022
Choosing the right gift can often be difficult. When it comes to farmers, often more so. We’re outside most the time and we probably spend more of our money on our livestock than ourselves (I know I do). Below are 20 gifts ideal for Christmas and the holidays. They’re the sort of thing I’d love to receive as a farmer; both creative and useful.
#1 WATER & STAIN RESISTENT TEES
Not going to lie - I’m sweaty and after a day on the farm, a hot mess. These sustainable Tees (made from bamboo fibres) are waterproof and stain resistant. They are super comfortable and I highly recommend both the tees and the long-sleeved shirts.
#2 BATTERY RADIO
Farming is dirty, with long hours outside and things get broken. Which is why you don’t want to take any fragile tech with you into the great outdoors.
DeWalt’s portable and cordless radio is contained within a heavy duty roll cage, giving it ultimate protection so you get to work with the radio wherever you go.
#3 THERMOS FLASK
The Stanley Classic Easy-Pour Growler holds 4 pints (64oz) of tea, coffee or even beer! Zero plastic means taste doesn’t get tainted, and it can keep beverages hot, cold, and/or fizzy for 24 hours; ideal whether it’s a quick pitstop on daily rounds, or it’s harvest time and you’re stuck in the tractor 24/7.
#4 FUN FARMING TEE
What’s more fun than a novelty tee?
If you’re anything like me, then farming isn’t a job - it’s way of life. The perfect gift for loved ones and even yourself.
#5 SOLAR PHONE CHARGER
Whether you’re streaming Spotify, filming videos or simply on the longest lambing shift ever, you need to keep your phone juiced up. It’s amazing how quickly phone’s run out of power.
Charge one of these battery packs up before you head out, and then top up with solar power.
#6 TOOLFREAK POLARIZED SAFETY GLASSES
I’ll admit it; I often forget about farm safety. That is until I’m using power tools or a strimmer and something jumps up into my face.
These polarized safety glasses from ToolFreak are perfect for the job, being stylish and comfortable to wear without blocking out the light.
#7 ROBUST PHONE CASE
How many times have I busted my phone, cracked the screen or dropped it into a water trough? Multiple! But normally the damage has occurred when I’ve been stupid for some reason and taken off the case!
I cannot advise having a robust case for a phone enough. It saves so much time, stress and money; especially if your phone is so broken you actually have to go and replace the whole thing.
A case can be a great gift for any farmer, homesteader or smallholder, even if they’re not prone to be clumsy. After all, you never know when that ram’s going to come headbutt your pocket.
Phone cases for iPhones and Galaxy come in multiple options so it’s always best to check the phone of the person you’re buying for.
For iPhones and Galaxies, I suggest starting here:
#8 AUTOMATIC CHICKEN COOP DOOR
Oh, for the longing of mornings when you don’t have to get up and open the chicken coop. Well, fear not - there are automatic doors for that.
These doors sense the amount of sunlight and open at dawn and shut at dusk; a gamechanger for all poultry keepers. Give the gift of sleep to your loved ones with an automatic chicken door.
#9 WEATHER VANE
Surely no farmhouse or barn is complete without a weather vane? I absolutely adore these decorations that kinda serve a purpose too; well - as long as you want to know which way the wind’s coming from.
There are wide variety available on Amazon but I think simple is best and this cockerel will be the quietest you’ve ever had!
#10 REOLINK SECURITY CAMERA
Something I was super nervous about when I began my farm was security. Farms, especially at the beginning, are a sinkhole for money. The last thing you need is vandalism or theft to set you back.
I really recommend Reolink’s range of sensor cameras which are wireless and some even work off the 4G network where Wi-Fi isn’t a possibility. You can also get these cool solar powered ones (all mine are solar) which means you never have to charge them. Use them as a viewing camera, or pop a chip in and record movements.
#11 RECHARGEABLE FLOOD LIGHT WITH STAND
I’ve been seriously impressed with these cheap little rechargeable flood lights for when you need illumination on the go. I have one in the car, and one in the farm office so I’ve always got it to hand if I need light and a hands-free environment. There’s nothing worse than trying to do something in the dark with only the torch on your cell phone!
#12 STRIMMER
Everyone needs a strimmer! And though the gas ones plough through all those hard jobs, I prefer the gentle hum of a rechargeable battery product for those little bits of tidying, whether its the bottom of electric fencing, along the drive or around the chicken coop.
There are some great options across Amazon and it’s many products, but this is one of the best - The Greenworks Cordless String Trimmer.
#13 FUNNY FARM SIGN
I love a quirky farm sign, from ‘Fluffy Butt Nuggets’ for chicken eggs to ‘Keep Out; We’re Hiding the Bodies’ signs, there’s something for everyone.
As a goat keeper myself, this one particularly ran true because yes, goats will do all they can to get on the other side of the fence … even if that means potentially chatting up visitors to let them out!
#14 FIRST AID KIT
It might not be the most exciting of gifts, but a first aid kit will be really useful. I have several - in my car, in my office, in my house - they’re always running out of things and I’m always topping up. One of the best gifts I ever got was a first aid kit that went into my office and has been used multiple times! I promise you, the gift recipient will be grateful - especially as a lot of us farm types don’t think about these things until it’s too late!
#15 INCUBATOR
Every farmer, no matter what they say, will get absolutely enthralled by hatching their own chicks. Even if they’re based in arable, the joy of an incubator is something to share with the whole family - kids love it!
An incubator is a great gift for anyone with space to house a few chickens.
#16 HORI HORI GARDEN KNIFE
An authentic Hori Hori knife is the perfect blade for gardeners. With a stainless steel blade, it digs, weeds and cuts and most people, once they’ve had one, wouldn’t be without this wonderful piece of gardening equipment.
This item from Shall comes with a rosewood handle and bespoke sheath, making a perfect little gift package.
#17 WINWILD MULTITOOL POCKET KNIFE
Most farmers, homesteaders or gardeners at some point, will reach into their pocket and wish they had a multitool pocket knife.
This product from WinWild is a multitool, coming with screwdriver, can opener, knife, bottle opener, wire cutter, regular pliers and more. It’s a neat little combo that is a great gift for anyone in farming.
#18 5 GALLON BUCKETS
Okay, hear me out. This might seem like a super lame gift but honestly, nothing is more useful on a farm that a 5 gallon bucket. For water, for feed, for poop, for materials, for converting into other things … tree starters, nest boxes, food troughs, the ideas are endless. They’re cheap but super useful!
#19 SACK TROLLEY
Another SUPER useful tool for those around the farm, garden and homestead, is the sack trolley. As it’s name suggests, you can pile on sacks and then easily haul them around; whether that’s building materials, grain or feed. But also heavy boxes, pots, white goods - anything you can put your mind to.
It’s extremely useful for people like myself who like to just get on with tasks without having to ask for help - having a sack trolley free means that a lot of two-people job become solo projects without the danger or injury risk.
#20 TYRE FEED/WATER BOWL
These tyre feed bowls have been a game-changer for me, especially when dealing with pigs or fiery goats. You can use them for both food and water, and even though they can be pushed around, they’re extremely hard to tip over. PERFECT for anyone with livestock - you can never have enough water troughs.
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