If you begin with seeds, you can sell starts to eager gardeners, the same people who'll buy your produce later in the season.
For hens, greatest egg production happens early and quickly. Farmers looking at the bottom line must eventually decide whether to keep nonproducing chickens that eat market profits.
Spinach is easy to grow during most seasons and easy for customers to use, but you can get more out of this crop with these marketing methods.
These guidelines on water catchment, irrigation, pumping, greenhouses and solar-powered fences can benefit gardening projects anywhere.
Arugula can be a dependable seller at farmers markets, but other good outlets exist. Here are tips on pricing and marketing.
Ever wonder whether artificial insemination is right for your farm? Learn more about advances in this reproductive technology.
If you live in a hot climate, summer lettuce might seem impossible to grow. But a combination of efforts in germination, irrigation and harvesting can make it worth your while.
Some urban and suburban people who move to the country file complaints against existing farming operations. If one comes your way, your state's law might protect you.
You might want to raise chickens for eggs, meat or the aesthetics of the birds themselves. This overview covers traits of several common chicken breeds.
Websites such as craigslist can often lead you to the used farm equipment that you need or want, but it can take diligence, patience and careful searching.
Here are tips on entering the market on edible flowers, including how to price and present them.
Taking animals to the processor isn't the most intuitive farm task, but these basic tips can make the day easier.
