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If you\u2019re thinking about starting a farm business, you might be asking yourself, \u201cwhat is the best type of farm to start?\u201d<\/em> There\u2019s no single best answer to this question – in fact, you should consider a myriad of factors, including your budget, where you live, your potential market, and the ease of getting started. Here\u2019s some information on deciding which type of farm is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Profitable Type of Farm to Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Although there are challenges associated with starting a farm, with a bit of planning and strategy, it is possible to operate a profitable farm. Here are some of the most profitable types of farms you can start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Tree Farm or Nursery <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tree farms or nurseries require a bit more investment upfront of time and money, but they can pay out in dividends. Start with just 10 to 20 seedlings on an acre and with the right marketing strategy, you can sell the trees out before they mature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll want to research your local market to find out what kinds of trees people are interested in buying – and whether the best trees for you to sell are saplings or mature trees (like Christmas trees). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Market Gardening <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Market gardening is small-scale farming of vegetables, fruits, and flowers that occurs on limited acreage. Ideal for the farmer with only a few acres as well as the one with a day job, market gardening generally focuses on a wider range of crops (as opposed to larger industrial farms that focus primarily on monocultures). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These have a low startup cost and you can focus on gaps in the market that commercial farms near you aren\u2019t able to fill. Nobody selling sweet corn near you? Great! Sell it. A lack of tomato wholesalers? Those are easy shoes for you to fill!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Fish Farm <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you live on the coast, you may be able to farm large fish like salmon in large containers at sea, but if you don\u2019t, you can farm fish in natural ponds or manmade containers. The most commonly farmed fish are tilapia, catfish, and trout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Poultry Farming <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Raising chickens isn\u2019t complicated and they can be raised for either meat or eggs (or both, but we recommend starting with just one type of farm first so you don\u2019t get overwhelmed). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re interested in starting a small egg business, you might want to start with mature young hens who are just about ready to lay, rather than buying chicks. This will take out some of the risks involved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Small-Scale Meat Farming <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll need a bit more space in order to start a meat farm of any kind, but the potential payout here is huge – especially if you can raise animals organically or on pasture. Marketing is much easier in that case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do keep in mind that raising animals involves a lot more risk and a lot more knowledge – and a higher overall investment, since you\u2019ll need to pay for land and feed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Hops Farming <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We all love beer – and growing hops for local breweries is a great way to bring that passion to life. Craft beer is exploding in just about every corner of the world, so there\u2019s lots of beer being brewed – and lots of hops are needed to brew that beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need a ton of space to grow hops – you can plant 1,200 hops plants per acre. The downside to growing hops is that you\u2019ll need some patience – your yields will increase only after the plants have been in production for a few seasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Microgreens Farming <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Microgreens sound fancy and futuristic, but really, they\u2019re just plants at the stage that follows sprouting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because microgreens only take a few weeks to grow (and are loaded with nutrients and flavor), they\u2019re incredibly profitable for new farmers. You can start growing microgreens on a small scale by setting up a few trays in your basement. You can grow your business as you gain more experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to learn more? Check out this video if you\u2019re just starting out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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