Burning Question: Is It Bad To Have Off-Farm Income?
February 9, 2016Keeping your budding farm business afloat with an on-farm income isn’t something to be ashamed of—in fact, it could even help your business.
Burning Question: Can Hunting And Farming Work Together?
January 26, 2016With the right care and attention, hunting can be a way for farmers to use their land in a new way.
Burning Question: What Makes A Family Farm A Family Farm?
January 20, 2016“Family farm” is a generic term that means many different things to many different people. Here’s one farmer’s take.
Burning Question: Is It Really Better To Buy Local?
January 20, 2016“Buy Local” is the rally cry of small-scale farmers everywhere, but choosing what items you purchase may need to be decided on a product-by-product basis.
Burning Question: What Farming Will Look Like In 2050?
January 5, 2016If agricultural trends continue as they have, farming in the mid-century will look quite a bit different.
Burning Question: Have We Forgotten The Art Of Learning?
December 8, 2015If you want to be a farmer, you’ve got to put in the time to learn your craft—only then will you find true success.
Burning Question: Have We Been Too Quick to Accept Biopesticides?
November 19, 2015If you’re looking for a pest control that’s safe for people and the environment, your answer might not be pesticides—even if they’re naturally derived.
Burning Question: How Do You Deal With Problem Neighbors?
November 4, 2015When neighbors don’t understand your beekeeping, gardening or livestock-raising ways, communication is key.
Burning Question: When Is “Good Enough” Good?
October 28, 2015As farmers, we’re all doing our part to make the food system better, but we’re by no means perfect. So when is it OK to be content in your actions and when should you strive for more?
Burning Question: But Seriously, Are You Organic?
October 14, 2015Business-savvy farmers might be misleading customers about how chemical-free their products actually are.
