5 Little Things That Help You Make a Living as a Market Farmer
January 3, 2019Big ideas might get people into farming, but little things done day to day on the farm and at farmers markets are what lead to financial success.
6 Sources for Chicks of Heritage or Unusual Breeds
January 2, 2019Do you have your heart set on a particular breed of chicks for your flock? Consult one of these sources to help you find what you want.
Reviewing the Year: The Value of Looking Back to Move Ahead
December 31, 2018I set aside time and space annually to look back, evaluate and set intentions for the new year. Having a clear mind and open heart is a gift to myself and all who are close to me.
3 Steps to Achieving Your Farm Goals in the Coming Year
December 24, 2018New year’s resolutions often fail, but if you follow this outline you’re more likely to accomplish what you want in 2019.
Should You Certify Your Farm as Organic?
December 20, 2018Here are some questions to ask — and some facts about the process you might not know — to help decide whether certifying as organic is right for you.
Slow Pork: A Hobby Farmer’s Reaction to Industrial Livestock Farming
December 17, 2018The phrase is borrowed from the Slow Food movement, and it reflects a desire to pasture-raise breeds that take longer to reach market but have advantages over the industry’s choice.
4 Common Mistakes of the Beginning Farmer
December 6, 2018Some of the most common mistakes are easy to avoid, but you have to know what they are. Here are some that many new farmers make.
See Beyond the Trees: Capitalize on Non-Timber Forest Products
December 3, 2018If you have access to woodlands, these 4 sources help you explore products other than lumber to establish a lucrative and thriving partnership with nature.
6 Ways for Market Farmers to Get Chefs’ Attention
November 8, 2018Selling to restaurants provides steady income and also lets you tell people where your products are served. Here are skills and practices to get chefs’ attention.
Lady Birds: How to Raise Female Chickens as Broilers
November 7, 2018Female broilers grow slower than males, yet they have their own benefits and considerations for your meat production.
