Although most dads will tell you a pack of socks is the perfect gift, they deserve something special on Father's Day. Here are some gift ideas to make any dad's job on the farm easier, and to help him enjoy his days off as well.
Personalize your grilling masterpieces with an interchangeable barbecue branding iron! Dad can use the included letters and spaces to spell his name, or whatever tickles his fancy (maybe a Dad joke!). Stainless steel letters easily slide on and off the track with no tools needed. $15.99 at Amazon.
Hearing protection is important for so many tasks around the farm. Dad is sure to enjoy these highly rated Bluetooth earmuffs from ISOtunes. They can be used for up to 14 hours with their rechargeable lithium-ion battery or up to 28 hours on 3 AAA batteries. A noise-insulating microphone is built in so Dad can make clear phone calls in loud environments. Soft memory-foam ear cushions and a ventilated headband are designed for comfort. Purchase them online for $89.99 or at your local Walmart.
Milk crates are handy containers for toting tools around, but with this accessory from Duluth Trading Company, you can turn a milk crate into a highly organized toolbox on the go. It is constructed of tough ripstop polyester, and it fits over any standard milk crate. Tons of pockets help keep tools, fasteners, and other supplies handy, and molded side pockets hold your drill, stapler, and voltmeter. A tape measure dock means you’ll never have to search when you need to measure. The center compartment has plenty of room for bulky items like extension cords and larger tools. Padded rope handles let you carry it with one hand. It’s $89.95 at duluthtrading.com.
Dad’s keys will be easier to keep track of with a special key chain from Hungry Canyon Designs. “Eat Pork,” “Eat Beef,” and “Wear Wool” options are available for proud livestock farmers, plus stickers with the same designs. Keychains are $8. The website also offers mugs, notebooks, prints, and other gifts for farmers. The woman behind the online retail store, Melissa Nelson, is a farmer herself.
The Milwaukee TICK is a Bluetooth-enabled device that lets you track tools and equipment. It is designed to survive water, cold, mud, dust, and more. Simply sync the TICK with Milwaukee’s ONE-KEY app and you’re ready to start tracking. Tool records and locations are updated when any device with the ONE-KEY app comes within 100 feet of the TICK . . . and the app doesn’t have to be open for this to happen. Users can also manage all of their tools through the app’s Simplified Tool and Equipment Management features. These features allow users to assign and store detailed information for all of their tools and equipment. The TICK is powered by a coin cell battery that provides over one year of run time. One TICK is $28.37 at Grainger.com, a four-pack is $117.05, and a 10-pack is $255.73.
Whether Dad's cleaning his catch in the backyard or at his campsite, this portable table with stainless steel faucet and flexible sprayer will make the job easier and less messy. Faucet hooks to a standard hose, and flexible drain hose allows sink to be emptied into a floor drain or bucket. Available for $94.99 at Northern Tool.
Hang this vinyl horse head from a tree so it's about 5 inches off the ground, fill the hollow head with bird seed or peanuts, and sit back and laugh as squirrels go for the food. $18.95 at Archie McPhee. (Editor's Note from Lisa Foust Prater: We bought this for my dad for his birthday, and it's the best money we ever spent! It was hilarious!)
Keep Dad cool and comfortable while he's working on the tractor or mower.This overhead electric fan made by Cool Tops attaches to vertical 2"x2" or 3"x2" rollbars in 15 to 30 minutes. It features a steel frame, waterproof switch, 16" diameter fan, and limited lifetime warranty. $409.99 at Wiedmann Bros.
Sometimes the handiest toolbox is one you can wear on your back. This backpack is filled with pockets of various sizes to hold a multitude of tools and small parts. There are also two main zippered compartments and a large adjustable outside pocket. Pads and adjustable straps make it comfortable to wear. $99.95 at MaxTool.
With this personalized gift, Dad will never again be without a spot to sit and enjoy his favorite beverage. This portable cooler has many compartments and can store up to 12 drinks, plus snacks and other essentials, and it's also a portable stool. $45.99 at A Gift Personalized.
Dad works hard on the farm, and his hands take a lot of punishment. This manly balm made with lanolin soothes, softens, and repairs skin without leaving hands feeling greasy or sticky. A 5-ounce tub is $11.99 at Tractor Supply Company.
Dad will love this handmade, heartfelt, and delicious Father's Day card! Will, Jake, and Luke Prater made this for their dad when they were little and it's still one of his favorite gifts ever. Have the kids write their own message to Dad, using his favorite candy in the text of the card! "Since you are an EXTRA great dad …"
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