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December 5, 2022 By rob52 Leave a Comment

Modern Agricultures Public Disconnect

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The number of people directly or even indirectly involved in the production of agricultural products is lower than at anytime in history.  It should come as no surprise that the general public, so far removed from the farm, struggles to understand or comprehend how their food is produced.  With so many differing views, both within […]

June 29, 2022 By rob52 Leave a Comment

Cattle Terminology

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When raising cattle or looking to get into the business it helps to know the lingo.  Here we discuss some of the most common terms used in the cattle business. Bull– An intact male able to be used for breeding purposes. Heifer– A young female that has not yet had her first calf. Steer– Castrated […]

June 8, 2021 By rob52 Leave a Comment

Alternative Livestock for Your Small Farm

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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 […]

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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.   […]

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Poultry Production in the United States

Modern agriculture is leaps and bounds different than it was 50 year ago.  Poultry production in the United States and around the world has changed dramatically to keep up with rising demand for protein.  Poultry is extremely efficient in converting feed into meat protein. Large scale poultry production got it’s start on the Delmarva Peninsula […]

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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.  Truth is, they probably think the same about You.  Before you make the jump there are some things you need to […]

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