What can you do if all you have to your credit for starting a small farm is a desire to do so? You’ll be surprised to know that this is exactly the case for many people who wish to become independent, grow their own food and maybe even make a living at farming. In this … Read more
It can be very rewarding to set up a small farm business or to convert your homestead into a farm business. You may have a small farm as your homestead or you may simply want to get into the business of food production. In this article, we provide smart tips to help you get started … Read more
If you’ve been thinking of buying a home in the country with some property, you may naturally be considering starting a hobby farm. Even if you have never had any experience raising livestock or growing crops, this can be an attractive lifestyle. What do you need to do to get started with hobby farming, and … Read more
How much does it cost to get started in farming these days? There is no simple answer to this question. Your startup costs depend on many variables including the country or state where you live, the amount of land that you want, the crops and livestock you intend to keep and much more. In this … Read more
If you want to be a small farmer, chances are you’re not dreaming of business management, bookkeeping and the like. Unfortunately, if you want to make money on a small farm, these are things you must keep in mind. A small farm is a business and should be run as such. In this article, we … Read more
Most farmers see their farm as an opportunity to create and grow a profitable business. To do that, they may sell their produce through a variety of different methods. The farmers’ market is a very popular place to sell produce (and there are many great things to sell), and it can lead to a wide … Read more
A hobby farm or homestead should be self sustaining and turn a profit. That’s why it’s important to make your selections of produce, livestock and other products carefully. In this article, we discuss the best farm animals to raise to make a profit on a small farm or homestead. Read on to learn more about … Read more
Because farmers’ markets take place in large and small towns across the United States and around the world, it’s not really possible to make an exact list of the best plants to sell at farmers’ markets. The best-sellers (and usually the most profit making plants) will vary greatly depending upon the climate, the time of … Read more
Selling baked goods at your local farmers’ market can be a very profitable opportunity, but just as with any other business venture it pays to be prepared. Farmers’ markets have gained a reputation for being a good place to purchase homemade and homegrown products, and there is quite a bit of competition between farmers, crafters … Read more
You may think that everyone selling at the farmers’ market is actually a farmer, but you would be wrong. People at the market sell all kinds of products ranging from eggs, meat and produce to handmade crafts and baked goods and lots of things in between. In this article, we discuss the many things you … Read more
If you want to make money at the Farmers’ Market, it may seem a simple matter to take a few of your produce items, craft creations, baked goods and the like to sell; however, there’s quite a bit that goes into making a profit at the Farmers’ Market. In this article, we discuss the ins-and-outs … Read more
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