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December 8, 2022 By rob52 Leave a Comment

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 […]

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 […]

June 18, 2020 By rob52 Leave a Comment

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.   […]

June 10, 2020 By rob52 1 Comment

Financing for Small Farms

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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 have to be repaid.  Many states have grant programs.  Depending what state or locality your in you need to research your […]

May 20, 2020 By rob52 1 Comment

Selling Online from Your Small Farm

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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 […]

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Why Chickens are a Perfect Fit on the Homestead

When planning on a sustainable homestead, chickens are the ideal starting animal.  The practicality of having chickens on the homestead, the small farm, or the backyard for that matter, make them the first choice of many starting out. Size First of all chickens are small compared to other animals.  Smaller in size means the less […]

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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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