Ride through the country in the spring and take a look at fields being prepared for the years crops. Your likely to see various types of equipment. Along with the different equipment you’ll see different methods of preparation. Years of trial and error and research has changed the methods used for modern agriculture. No-Till […]
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Starting an Egg Business
Thinking of starting an egg business? There’s a few things you’ll need to consider. Market Who are you planning to sell your eggs to? Are you going to sell directly to consumers or to businesses such as restaurants or grocery stores? How many eggs can you realistically expect to sell at a given time? […]
Marketing for Small Farms
Farm marketing is perhaps the most important business decision you can make. You can grown the largest crop, or raise the tastiest steak. If you can’t sell what you produce, you’ve produced it for nothing. If you can’t sell it for a profit then what you have in effect, is a very expensive hobby. […]
Alternative Livestock for Your Small Farm
Livestock have been raised on farms and on the open range for thousands of years. Cattle, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens are seen as the most popular seen on farms today. Alternative livestock are often a way to make a greater profit for smaller farms. Many times farms that raise alternative livestock are the only […]
Moving From the City to the Country
Moving from the city to the country? Things you need to consider. Whats different? What’s Not? Moving from the city can be a culture shock. You may think country folks are a little backwards. Truth is, they probably think the same about You. Before you make the jump there are some things you need to […]