And for those who can't, many towns offer free instructional workshops and even lend equipment.

He couldn't have managed, he says, without other, established farmers lending him equipment, straw and advice.

Because the technology is new and relatively unfamiliar, manufacturers have sometimes lent or donated equipment to groups exploring its possibilities.

The majority of the film crew came from Cinesound Productions, who also lent equipment to the production.

The Guard also expects to lend specialized equipment like night-vision goggles to local law-enforcement authorities.

Often companies will forego a large monetary sponsorship and will instead elect to lend equipment to the event as a promotional measure.

Other companies are guaranteeing jobs to graduates, deploying executives to act as mentors, lending expensive equipment and providing college scholarships.

At most events, the club will lend equipment (http://members.valley.net/ ice/club).

He lent flax farmers money and equipment.

As an employer, you are entitled to lend your employees bicycles and related equipment tax-free.