A Father’s Day gift guide for farmers

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Here are some fun, and a few practical gift ideas for the farming father in your life.

1. Spotify subscription

Good tunes and interesting podcasts are essential for long hours in the cab or a productive day in the shop. Buy him a subscription to Spotify to keep him entertained (and informed) for hours on end. Tell him to subscribe to the Successful Farming Podcast for all the latest industry news and information when you gift this to him.

Premium subscription options range from $4.99 to $14.99 a month and may accommodate up to six accounts. More information is available at Spotify.com.

2. Phone holder

Help Dad keep his phone handy with a phone mount for hands-free calling and easy map viewing.

This popular option from Ram Mount promises to be durable and can accommodate a variety of phone sizes. The double ball and socket design provides adjustment points that allow Dad to set his phone to the optimal viewing position. It retails for $71.49.

3. Key chain

Dad’s keys will be easier to keep track of with a special key chain. Hungry Canyon sells "Eat Pork", "Eat Beef", and "Wear Wool" options for proud livestock farmers. The woman behind the online retail store, Melissa Nelson, is a farmer herself.

The keychains sell for $8.00 and can be found on Hungry Canyon’s website.

4. Premium water cooler

Dad will be able to put this gift to use right away. Staying hydrated is important in the June heat. This 6-gallon water cooler from YETI keeps water cold for hours and is tough enough to handle riding around in a truck bed or UTV while dad works around the farm. Its spigot is specifically designed to dispense water quickly.

Find it online at YETI.com for $299.99 or check with your local sporting goods retailer.

5. Bluetooth hearing protection

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-isoulating 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 $119.99 or at your local Walmart.

6. Chain saw

Dad will have brush trimmed and fence lines cleared in no time with this Echo chain saw. The CS-2511P is a gas-powered, rear-handle model. It’s the lightest chain saw of its kind in the world, weighing just 5.7 pounds without the bar and chain. This model was designed with farmers and hunters in mind and is ideal for climbing. It packs into a UTV easily. Bar lengths of 12 and 14 inches are available.

Starting price for the CS-2511P is $399.99. Find your local Echo dealer to learn more.