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 […]
Modern Agricultures Public Disconnect
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 […]
Starting an Egg Business
Thinking of starting an egg business? There’s a few things you’ll need to consider. Market Who are you planning to sell your eggs to? Are you going to sell directly to consumers or to businesses such as restaurants or grocery stores? How many eggs can you realistically expect to sell at a given time? […]
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. […]
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 […]