Farm work is a full-time job. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers, farmers work a minimum of 40 hours a week. In fact, most farmers work far longer than 40 hours a week. The number of hours a farmer may work varies from season …
Making a living is a struggle these days, and more and more people are realizing that they just don’t want to sell their time to make someone else rich. That’s why so many aspire to living an independent life on a homestead or small farm, but where do you start cultivating this sort of lifestyle? …
Frugality is always a good idea. When you practice the principles of frugal living, you can make the most of your resources, save for a rainy day and live happily in the here and now. In these challenging times, frugality is a virtue whether you live in the city or on a farm. In this …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …