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7 Ways for Farmers to Market Flowers

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Flowers are easy to grow in little space. Here are ways and places to market them, including farmers markets, weddings, restaurants and wholesale.

4 Reasons Why Every Farmer Should Raise Earthworms

Farm Management
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Earthworms benefit your farm and garden, they multiply quickly at little cost, and they offer a number of money-making opportunities.

4 Planting Strategies for a Successful CSA

Farm Management
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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.

10 Tips for Success at Winter Farmers Markets

Farm Management
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With some strategic planning, winter markets can help you bring in additional revenue and diversify sales throughout the year.

5 Invasive Farm Nuisances You Can Make Useful

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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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.

5 Reasons Every Market Farmer Should Grow Beets

Crops & Gardening | Farm Management |
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Beets are an attractive presence on a market table that are quick and easy to grow. Here are the basics on these colorful vegetables.

Raw Eggs: Do They Get a Raw Deal?

Animals | Farm Management | Poultry | Recipes |
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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.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Work Hours on the Farm

Farm Management
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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.

11 Ways That Anyone Can Start in Agriculture

Beginning Farmers | Farm Management |
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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.

5 Reasons Every CSA Farmer Should Grow Strawberries

Farm Management
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These market favorites are easy to sell and can help bring customers to your CSA throughout the season. Here's why strawberries make CSA sense.

This Is Hobby Farming: 3 Partners Form an Urban Oasis in Indianapolis

Farm Management | Urban Farming |
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Hoosiers with varied backgrounds and skills form a collective with two city farms, hoping to make a living and help the residents eat better.

13 Things You’ll Need for the Farmers Market Season

Farm Management
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Considering how you'll display and sell products and then gathering everything together will provide a lasting head start when the farmers market opens.

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