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5 Ways to Sell More Tomatoes in Peak Season

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Tomatoes seem to be everywhere you look at late-summer farmers markets, but with these tips you can sell more in times of abundance.

Use a Trap to Protect Your Chickens From Raccoons

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry |
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Raccoons are common poultry predators. Here are tips on how to trap and handle these masked bandits eager to get at your flock.

Fish Farming: Is Aquaculture Right for Your Property?

Farm Management
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Fish require less maintenance than other livestock. They provide a healthy protein source for your family and could add revenue to your farm.

6 Ways a Farmer Can Market Cucumbers

Farm Management
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Cucumber plants can produce a lot, so you might find yourself with a surplus. Here are alternative ways to sell your cucumbers.

Meet the Muskrat, a Mysterious Aquatic Rodent

Farm Management
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The muskrat is much smaller than the beaver, but it's a similarly crafty rodent that can disrupt farm waterways. Learn how to prevent that.

4 Surprising Advantages of Having a Farm Sanitation Program

Farm Management
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A comprehensive sanitation regimen lessens the possibility of making people ill and can also increase your revenue. Here's how.

When & How Farmers Should Consider Retail Consignment

Farm Management
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Consignment (providing food to retailers without payment up front) might sound like a bad idea, but it sometimes can work for all involved.

Fermenting Success: California Farmers Create Artisan Vinegar

Farm Management
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A husband-and-wife team create a new revenue source by finding the niche market of artisan vinegar.

Give a Garden Path a Makeover With Wood Chip Mulch

Farm Management | Homesteading | Urban Farming |
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We evaluated the people, plants and space affected by the path, and using wood chips we created a little sanctuary.

5 Ways to Establish a No-Till Garden

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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If you've tried a no-till garden before without success, perhaps you didn't try the right method. Here are several options for achieving a no-till garden.

A Guide to Deciphering a Butcher’s Pork Cut Card

Animals | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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For the uninitiated, a blank processing cut card can be a daunting ordeal, but don't get stressed—it all breaks down to meat.

The Real Costs of Starting a Small Organic Vegetable Farm

Farm Management
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Some articles and videos promise that you can start a farm for very little cost, but it all depends on context—what you want, what you already have and what you need. Here are 10 basic aspects to consider and price.

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