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Plant Your Story Online: Start a Blog About Your Farm

Farm Management
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A blog can help you meet your farm business goals, and you can join an online movement promoting the voice and story of hobby farmers nationwide.

Goats for Weed Control

Animals | Crops & Gardening | Farm Management | Large Animals |
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Consider adding a few goats to your farm for weed control--another way goats can help humans get through the day

How To Keep Livestock And Make Money

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Decide if keeping livestock for profit is right for you and your hobby farm, and choose the right species to keep with this guide.

5 Ways to Make Money in Agritourism

Farm Management
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Agritourism offers a variety of agriculturally based experiences, ranging from seasonal festivals, educational tours to "pick your own” produce farms and on-farm accommodations. Learn more about the benefits of agritourism.

Small Farm History

Farm Management
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Did you know that small family groups invented agriculture and the first small farms? Learn how small farmers evolved civilization over thousands of years and the role you play in agricultural history.

Starting a Farmers’ Cooperative Group

Farm Management
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Consider starting a farmers' co-op. Working together with other producers may be the key to getting your product sold in volume.

Hogs to Heaven: More Before and After Photos

Farm Management
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Kentucky family looks beyond farm’s scarred surface to rehabilite a hog farm and create a peaceful hobby farm sanctuary.

Eminent Domain and Your Farm Property

Farm Management
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The words "eminent domain” strike fear in most hobby farmers’ hearts. Find out what really happens should the government come calling.

Farm Energy Systems

Farm Management
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Learn about different energy systems used on farms.

Saving the Farm

Farm Management
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Farmland conservation requires a three-pronged effort from landowners, communities, and state and federal governments. Learn what you can do to protect yours.

Grazing the Surface: Managed Grazing

Animals | Farm Management |
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By managing your animals’ grazing, you ensure a grass-covered pasture, lower feed costs and improved health for the herd.

Project Pond

Farm Management
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From aquaculture and watering livestock to fishing and recreation, farm ponds can be practical, enjoyable and profitable.

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