For best results, the plow pulled by the tractor must be level from side to side and from front to back. The more plow blades on the rig, the more important levelness is.  To level the plow, take it to a concrete pad in your driveway or some other place that is perfectly flat. One of the two lower bars will be made for angling the plow from side to side. There are normally levers for the two hydraulic arms. The first lifts both arms up and down. The second is for the plow draft, or side-to-side angle. Adjust this lever until the plow is flat from one side to the other on the concrete (you can lay a carpenter's level on it to check). If there isn't a plow draft lever, there should at least be a manual crank on the one arm that you can turn to adjust the angle. Next, adjust the third upper arm so that the plow is level front to back. It may need further adjusting when you start plowing, as the plow should be level when it is sunk into the dirt and plowing. When you're using a mechanical rig, you can use hydraulic controls to change the depth of the plows as you work. You want the plow blades deep enough that they turn over the top layer of soil. However, the plow shouldn't be so deep that it is causes the tractor to labor hard. The exact way to adjust the plow's depth will vary from rig to rig.  There is normally a depth stop on the up and down lever for the plow's hydraulic arms. Set it so your plow stops at the proper depth each time you get to the end of your row and need to turn around and drop the plow again. If the tractor starts pulling to hard raise the plow up a little then let it back down while keeping going. If the ground is wet and you start spinning your wheels, pull the plow up fast Position your tractor with the plowing rig hitched behind it in the corner of your field. Start plowing your field in rows, using the hydraulic controls to lower the plows into the dirt. When you reach the end of a row, raise the plows out of the ground as you turn, then lower them again for the next row. When using a tractor, you want to space out your furrows carefully because these will be the low, wet spots in the field. After you plow each row, there will be a rut at the one side of where you just plowed. When you turn around, your inside tractor's tire should go into this rut. The next swipe should plow the dirt from the next row over into that rut, covering it up. When you're using a tractor to plow a large field, you need to worry about soil erosion. One way to fight this is to plow the end rows (the rows along the shorter edges of the field) at 90 degrees to your main rows. This way, the raises and furrows act as a protective barrier from wind and rain, keeping the soil from washing away. If you're not dealing with a perfectly rectangular field, your end rows may not be perfectly 90 degrees. This is OK — just get the opposing edges of the field as perpendicular to the main rows as possible.

Summary: Level the plowing rig. Set the depth for your plow. Plow in even rows. Plow your end rows perpendicular to the rest.


E.D). In order to qualify for a license (or to be taken seriously), you'll need to have your diploma or G.E.D. Take speech, marketing, history, business and agriculture classes while in school. These courses will help prepare you for the various roles required as an auctioneer. Though college isn't necessary, it can be useful. A recent poll taken by the NAA (National Auctioneers Association), 35% have degrees while another 36% have some sort of college experience. This is the natural first step to becoming an auctioneer. Start attending auctions! Watch the roles the auctioneer fills during a typical auction day. Observe his actions, decisions and skill. There's a lot more to it than just chanting quickly! If you're in high school or just looking to get some experience, start working for an auction company doing whatever odd jobs you can. Even if you're just organizing pieces to sell or sweeping the floor, it gets your foot in the door.  Serve as a ring-side helper that hands items to an auctioneer and aids in crowd control. Work as a bid watcher. The auctioneer needs help to identify everyone making bids, especially during busy and well-attended auctions. A bid watcher identifies bidders whom the auctioneer doesn't see. Help set up auctions prior to bidding. Auctioneers rely on help to unpack, set out and arrange auction items for viewing and bidding. Learn more about the business by working on a set-up crew. Now that you've got your feet wet, do you like what you see? You may choose whether you want to go on to get your license and become an auctioneer. Currently, 37 states in the US require licensure.  Proceed with licensing guidelines as your state requires. Some states require you go to an NAA affiliated school, some states want one or two years of experience before you're allowed to take the final exam, some want a formal apprenticeship, and some states will allow some combination of the aforementioned types of experience. If you can get hands-on experience, you may not have to take a course. That's right -- you don't need a license to be an auctioneer for charity gigs. It's basically volunteer work (you're not making any money), so it's open to whoever is kind enough to donate their time. It's a great way to start developing a résumé and to get your name out there. In time, it'll be all about your reputation. It's for a good cause too; did we mention that?

Summary: Obtain your high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G. Attend auctions. Work part-time for an auction company. Research state and local laws regarding licensing requirements. Start working charity gigs.


The chemicals in cigarettes harm your blood cells. They also raise your blood pressure, impair heart function, and damage arteries, increasing your risk of atherosclerosis. Whether your cigarette smoke intake is primary or second hand, regular or occasional, any amount hurts your heart and can lead to the hardening of arteries as well as to clots in the bloodstream. The best thing for you to do is quit entirely, which immediately reduces and eventually reverses your risk for all types of heart disease and stroke. Look for smoking cessation programs. Find out from local newspapers, churches, online, and by word of mouth where programs exist and seek them out. If you can’t find a convenient program, start your own group by encouraging smokers you know to quit along with you. Be aware of what things you usually do when smoking. Some people smoke while drinking coffee or alcohol, after meals or while watching television, or while in the company of certain people. Once you identify your triggers, take steps to change your behavior. If you tend to smoke during your favorite shows, for example, watch them at the gym while you work out or cut your television viewing altogether. Another strategy is to change your drinking habits by switching from coffee to hot tea and/or to avoid smokers. It’s important to ask for support from family and friends, especially from those who smoke. Ask them to avoid smoking in your presence.  It’s difficult to quit if you see and smell it around you. Your doctor can suggest medically tested cessation aids. Over-the-counter nicotine aids like gums, patches, or lozenges give you small doses of nicotine and reduce cravings while you slowly wean yourself. There are also prescription nasal sprays, inhalants, and medicines like Bupropion and Varenicline that are used to treat the addictive and withdrawal effects of nicotine. Ask your doctor about what is best for you.
Summary: Join a smoking cessation program. Know your triggers. Ask your doctor to suggest cessation aids.