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What the Frack? Beginning Farmers’ Energy and Pollution Dilemma

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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As fracking for natural gas becomes widespread across the U.S., it puts beginning farmers’ sustainability and bottom line at risk.

6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Cooperative Extension

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Put the often-free services offered by this American institution to work for your small-scale farm.

26 Farmers Share Their Best Start-up Tips

Beginning Farmers
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There’s always something new to learn on the farm. If you’re just starting out, heed the advice of these farming pros.

6 Beginning Farmer Tips for Securing Farm Funding

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Find a grant to fund your farm dreams with these tips on unearthing the right resources and staying organized.

5 Top States To Start Your Farm In

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Looking for land? These states have the prices, resources and market outlets to make a beginning farmer’s venture successful.

4 Truths About Your First Year of Farming

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No matter how prepared you are, your first year on the farm will be like nothing you expected—this beginning farmer knows!

11 Rules for Beginning Farmers to Live By

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You didn’t grow up on a farm—so what? In the world of agriculture, you can establish your farm the right way with these beginner tips.

Beginning Farmer’s Guide to a GAP Audit

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Use these tips to get through the USDA Good Agricultural Practices certification audit process with your sanity intact.

Beginning Farmer’s Guide to Self-Sufficiency

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Before starting on your adventure to becoming a self-sufficient farmer, take a deep breath and follow these five bits of advice.

7 Barn Practices for Better Food Safety

Beginning Farmers | Equipment | Farm Management |
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If you're pursuing USDA Good Agricultural Practices certification for your farm, look at these processing-building improvements to boost your audit score.

5 Ways to Enjoy the Farm Before Dark

Beginning Farmers
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The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark. —John Muir

Food Hubs: The Farm Marketing Frontier

Beginning Farmers
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Farmers have found success marketing their products through food hubs, according to a recently released survey.

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