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 […]
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Backyard Garden Crops that are Easy to Grow
The benefits of gardening are numerous. Staying active, being outdoors, and enjoying the fruits of your labor (literally)! Here are six crops that are easy even for the beginner to grow. All of these can be grown in an empty flower bed, garden patch of there own, or in pots along your deck or balcony. […]
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. […]
Poultry Production in the United States
Modern agriculture is leaps and bounds different than it was 50 year ago. Poultry production in the United States and around the world has changed dramatically to keep up with rising demand for protein. Poultry is extremely efficient in converting feed into meat protein. Large scale poultry production got it’s start on the Delmarva Peninsula […]
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 […]