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10 Great Less-Common Crops for Summer Markets

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Most of these are basic staples, and some take more work to grow in hot weather, but because of that you'll have less competition and more sales.

Creeping Grasses on Your Farm: 6 Management Tips

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Left alone, patches of creeping grasses such as quackgrass and Johnson grass can take over large portions of your farm. Here are ways to control them.

Living Off the Grid for Sustainability & Independence

Animals | Beekeeping | Farm Management | Homesteading | Large Animals | News | Poultry |
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For Jaime Cool and her family, an off the grid homestead of livestock, produce and bees takes a lot of work. But "it's a good life not many people get to experience."

Wood Chipper: Use Farm Waste to Your Advantage

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A chipper can help you make use of fallen trees and leaves, and it can also help you with composting. Here's how it works.

Farmers Selling to Restaurants: 8 Tips for Success

Farm Management
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Selling your farm's products to restaurants can be a great, reliable source of income. Here's how to find, develop and maintain those relationships.

6 Tips to Improve Your Farm’s Productivity

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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If you have only a small plot of land, you can grow large amounts of vegetables. Here are ways to maximize your small farm's productivity.

Profitable Farming: 5 Farm Ventures That Make Money

Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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If you aim to make a living off the land, consider one of these projects in profitable farming that will provide a good start and support longer-term ventures.

What You Need to Grow and Produce Hay

Animals | Beginning Farmers | Crops & Gardening | Equipment | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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If you have enough land, it might make sense to grow hay to feed your animals and sell to other farmers. Here's what you need to know.

5 Tips for Marketing and Selling More Carrots

Farm Management
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Carrots are always in demand. Here are ways to enhance various aspects to make them sell better to different customer bases.

Find Wholesale Clients for Your Farm: Here’s How

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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Selling wholesale has its advantages. Here are ways to greatly increase your chance of success with potential wholesale buyers.

Safeguard Your Chicken Coop Against Storms: 5 Tips

Animals | Farm Management | News | Poultry |
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Spring and summer bring severe weather in the form of storms and tornadoes. Prepare your coop to keep your chickens safe.

Hobby Farms Hacks: Use a Yard Cart for Drying Onions

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Ready to put your yard cart to use in an unusual manner? Use it for drying onions from your crop. Here's why a yard cart is ideal for the task.

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