Succeed and profit in your farm venture by keeping up with accurate and detailed financial records.
Only about 2 to 3 percent of the Earth’s water is fresh, and of that percentage, a scant 0.3 percent is available for use. With every living thing on the planet utterly dependent on it, fresh water will become more and more valuable over the coming years.
During National Farmers Market Week (Aug. 4 to 10) show your support and increase awareness to your local market with these tips.
Small-scale farmers can use cover crops can benefit your land. Here are six reasons you should plant them this year.
With a clear, written agreement between landowner and tenant, it’s possible to rent your land and keep your eco-friendly values in order.
Move beyond vegetable produce and supply your biggest farm supporters with other value-added goodies.
Composting livestock carcasses is a way to dispose of livestock while reducing contamination and saving you money.
Keep your cattle cool in the summer by building a shade shelter that you can easily move around the field.
A combination of farm-management techniques and fly-control products can help reduce fly populations on your farm.
Sometimes people ask our mom, "What is your favorite bird?” They think she’s kidding when she says "the vulture,” but she’s not.
I have really been enjoying watching the birds this winter. Although they always love the black oil sunflower seeds and suet we put out for them, this year they seem to be particularly fond of the broomcorn a farmer friend gave to me.
Mom was looking at her calendar today. She checked it against her 2011 and 2012 calendars, and guess what? The frogs should start serenading us this month!
