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Funding for Small Farmers

At some point, depending on size and scope of your farming operation, you”re going to need a way to finance it.  Some folks have the ability to start they’re farm or homestead with small amounts of money they have from savings.  Others are able to use family resources. Some simply grow slowing financing purchasing from […]

Moving From the City to the Country

Moving from the city to the country?  Things you need to consider.  Whats different? What's Not? Moving from the city can be a culture shock.  You may think country folks are a little backwards.  … [Read More...]

Financing for Small Farms

Financing your small farm can be one of your biggest challenges as a producer.  With the right research you can find many resources online to help.   Grants A grant is money that doesn’t … [Read More...]

Soil Prep and Tools

Ride through the country in the spring and take a look at fields being prepared for the years crops.  Your likely to see various types of equipment.  Along with the different equipment you'll see … [Read More...]

Selling Online from Your Small Farm

Selling online is the single greatest way to access a HUGE customer base today.  There’s a reason nearly all large companies, such as Amazon and Walmart, have an online presence and eCommerce sites.  You are able to reach millions of customers that otherwise you would never have access to otherwise.  Selling online also is one […]

Marketing for Small Farms

Farm marketing is perhaps the most important business decision you can make.  You can grown the largest crop, or raise the tastiest steak.  If you can’t sell what you produce, you’ve produced it for nothing.  If you can’t sell it for a profit then what you have in effect, is a very expensive hobby.   […]

Alternative Livestock for Your Small Farm

Livestock have been raised on farms and on the open range for thousands of years.  Cattle, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens are seen as the most popular seen on farms today.  Alternative livestock are often a way to make a greater profit for smaller farms.  Many times farms that raise alternative livestock are the only […]