At some point, depending on size and scope of your farming operation, you”re going to need a way to finance it. Some folks have the ability to start they’re farm or homestead with small amounts of money they have from savings. Others are able to use family resources. Some simply grow slowing financing purchasing from […]
Modern Agricultures Public Disconnect
The number of people directly or even indirectly involved in the production of agricultural products is lower than at anytime in history. It should come as no surprise that the general public, so far removed from the farm, struggles to understand or comprehend how their food is produced. With so many differing views, both within […]
Cattle Terminology
When raising cattle or looking to get into the business it helps to know the lingo. Here we discuss some of the most common terms used in the cattle business. Bull– An intact male able to be used for breeding purposes. Heifer– A young female that has not yet had her first calf. Steer– Castrated […]
Soil Prep and Tools
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 […]
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 […]
