{"id":6760,"date":"2020-04-20T07:04:09","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T07:04:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=6760"},"modified":"2021-12-04T23:10:50","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T23:10:50","slug":"how-to-start-a-small-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-start-a-small-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start A Small Farm {A Simple Guide}"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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 on your farm. Read on to learn more on how to start a small farm<\/em> successfully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Small farmers come in all shapes, sizes genders, ages and ethnicities. There are small farmers all around the world seeking to feed their families, provide food for their communities and make a profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may want to start your small farm out as a hobby, but remember that your ultimate goal is to make it a business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people fall into farming by simply starting it out as a hobby with a few chickens and a family garden. They soon learn that they are producing more than they need, so they decide to sell the excess. This desire grows, and production grows and soon they have a farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is all well and good, but it may not be a successful farm. A successful farm that’s run as a business begins with a business plan<\/a> and a marketing plan. If you allow your farming hobby to lead you by the nose, you won’t be making the most of your farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re a new farmer, it may be difficult for you to identify your sources of support and your resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a good idea to have some sort of nest egg to start with, but if you really have nothing but your desire and elbow grease to go on, begin in a small way. Keep your day job and develop one crop or project at a time to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider using social capital to get started. Individuals are often happy to help small farmers and may share equipment, volunteer some labor or even lend you some money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need friends and family, mentors, information and capital to get started. All this help and support counts as soft assets that can be called upon in a limited manner but should not be depended upon on an ongoing basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s why it’s a good idea to start out small and keep your project manageable. For more on starting farming with limited assets and no money, see our article here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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