As increasing numbers of new and established farmers take up organic farming, so the popularity of organic produce continues to rise. If you’re interested in learning how to start an organic farm you’re in the right place. We will look at how to get started, profitability, and where to get help. How Do I Start … Read more
If you’ve never written a business plan before, it can seem quite daunting and could leave you feeling more than a little overwhelmed. In this article, we will look at how to break it down step by step into simple, manageable chunks. Then you’ll soon see how to write a farm business plan without stress. … Read more
While sitting in our dull and boring 9 to 5 jobs, many of us ache for a better life, one connected to the land. We daydream about living on our own farm and raising animals or growing crops. For most, all it will ever be is a fantasy. But, with a little help, it could … Read more
How much should I save to start a 1-acre homestead? That’s a question that many new or aspiring homesteaders may ask themselves. Generally, we recommend starting by saving $10,000 for your homestead; however, there are a lot of factors and variables that come into play when starting a farm or homestead. Because of this, the … Read more
Are you interested in learning how to start a farm animal sanctuary? You’ve come to the right place. This is a noble, rewarding endeavor and we will walk you through all the steps and costs associated with getting started. Read on to learn more on how to start an animal rescue farm. What is a … Read more
Fencing on a farm is an essential part of the farm security – either to keep stock in a certain area, or to keep them out of another area. So how do you build a wood farm fence? How to build a pasture fence? Is it cheaper to build a fence yourself? Read on to … Read more
Dogs, although they are carnivores, also benefit enormously from having vegetables added to their food. How to prepare sweet potato for dogs? We are here to help you! How Do I Prepare Sweet Potatoes For Dogs? There are many ways that you can prepare sweet potatoes to your farm dogs, depending on whether you want … Read more
There are sunflowers that are bred for their flowers, and those that are bred for their edible seeds. So what kind of sunflowers produce edible seeds? Are All Sunflower Seeds Edible? All sunflower seeds are edible. There is no part of this plant that is poisonous, so you can munch away quite happily! You can … Read more
Ranching is a big industry in the United States and in many countries around the world. If you have wondered how to become a cattle rancher, there are a couple of avenues open to you. Many cattle ranchers begin by simply inheriting the family business, but that doesn’t have to be the only way. It … Read more
Cattle ranching in the United States began over 300 years ago when the Spanish established missions in what is now the state of Texas. In the early 1700s, they established six missions as a way of protecting their claimed territories from French incursion. These missions stood for a couple of years and then were abandoned. … Read more
Round balers are one of the most common pieces of equipment on hay farms. They produce high-quality round bales of harvested crops and have the functionality to wrap them just after pressing the hay together. They are efficient and effective, but that doesn’t mean that they are simple to operate. While it may seem like … Read more
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