A few years ago, my Mom gathered ideas for free and inexpensive ways to publicize your small farm. She asked if I’d like to share them with you, and so I am!
Mom and Dad have had trouble buying good hay this year. They finally got some big bales from a man they bought hay from last year. The problem is that some of the hay is fescue, and my pregnant girlfriend, Katy, shouldn’t eat it.
Raise meat chickens with sustainability and ease in mind by building a chicken tractor or ark to suit your needs.
No farmers' market in your area? Create a place for you and your fellow farmers to sell their wares by following these tips.
Put the often-free services offered by this American institution to work for your small-scale farm.
Find a grant to fund your farm dreams with these tips on unearthing the right resources and staying organized.
Need help finding that perfect farm moneymaker? Turn to your customers for insight on creating a farm product they’ll love.
While permaculture may be a buzz word in sustainable-agriculture circles, most of the discussion focuses on garden planning and growing, not taking the concept all the way to the plate.
Diversify your income stream and find profitable outlets for your farm products by thinking outside the produce box.
To truly get in touch with the land you're on, build a cob house.
Practice food safety by properly washing all fruits and vegetables (organic or not) before eating to minimize your exposure to pathogens and chemicals.
While you must protect small animals on your farm from coyotes, remember that coyotes help control rodent pests in your area.
