One thought that might help with the electronic and software issues that come up.
Various companies including most notably john deer, have been introducing features that limit who can repair their products. As a result of this there are farmers who have been teaching themselves how to hack and bypass the electronics and software present in their tractors. A useful skillset to have in an AtE world.
https://www.agriculture.com/news/tec...g-your-tractor
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vic...inian-firmware