Selling to restaurants makes a certain logical sense for farmers, but it requires its own strategy and effort. Before you start, ask yourself these three questions.
You don’t have to be a rancher to have a great herd of livestock on your hobby farm. Many terrific breeds are great for small acreage.
Some methods, such as easily readable signs, are obvious. Others, such as always standing and greeting customers, are more subtle and personal. All are important.
Flowers are easy to grow in little space. Here are ways and places to market them, including farmers markets, weddings, restaurants and wholesale.
Earthworms benefit your farm and garden, they multiply quickly at little cost, and they offer a number of money-making opportunities.
Deciding in advance on what to include each week in addition to calculating how much to plant and when are components ensuring every CSA member gets a bountiful basket.
With some strategic planning, winter markets can help you bring in additional revenue and diversify sales throughout the year.
You might want to eventually rid your land of these invasive plants, but until you're able to get rid of them, you can make use of them.
Beets are an attractive presence on a market table that are quick and easy to grow. Here are the basics on these colorful vegetables.
Is it safe to eat raw eggs? I'm a professional chef, and my answer is yes. Or, no. Well, to be honest, it depends. Here's what we know.
Burnout is common for new farmers. Simple things such as setting your own work hours and keeping your growing areas close to your house will help you avoid it.
Drop everything to start a CSA tomorrow? No way. But if you dream of having a farm, here are some ways you can get started in the space you already have.
