Learn Your State’s Right to Farm Law: You Might Need It
May 16, 2018Some urban and suburban people who move to the country file complaints against existing farming operations. If one comes your way, your state’s law might protect you.
Poultry Science: What Chicken Breeds Should You Choose?
May 15, 2018You might want to raise chickens for eggs, meat or the aesthetics of the birds themselves. This overview covers traits of several common chicken breeds.
Use Online Classified Sites to Stay Within Your Farm Equipment Budget
May 14, 2018Websites such as craigslist can often lead you to the used farm equipment that you need or want, but it can take diligence, patience and careful searching.
Pricing & Marketing Edible Flowers: Nasturtiums
May 10, 2018Here are tips on entering the market on edible flowers, including how to price and present them.
3 Tips on Finding & Handling a Meat Processor for Your Livestock
May 7, 2018Taking animals to the processor isn’t the most intuitive farm task, but these basic tips can make the day easier.
5 Tips to Make Your CSA Stand Out in a Crowd
May 3, 2018The community-supported agriculture model has become popular in recent years, which means more competition. Help get your CSA noticed through various ways of making customers feel they’re part of your operation.
6 Reasons Why Market Farmers Should Sell Duck Eggs
April 26, 2018At farmers markets and CSAs, duck eggs are uncommon compared with chicken eggs. Here are reasons to take advantage of that opening, for sales as well as your garden.
3 Marketing Methods for Your Farmers Market Stand
April 23, 2018The world is becoming increasingly digital, so if you want to communicate best with farmers-market or CSA customers, these marketing methods are easy to learn as well as cheap—or even free.
The Hidden Benefits of Succession Planting
April 19, 2018Succession planting lets you harvest a crop over a longer period, which prevents waste and lengthens your selling time. It also helps in several ways you might not have considered.
Harvesting the Sun: A Guide to Leasing Land to Solar Developers
April 18, 2018Landowners across the U.S. are being asked to lease property for solar arrays. While it might promise more profit and less labor, it does have strings attached.
