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Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business

October 3, 2013 by hsotr

That first year of entrepreneurship can be rather daunting, no matter what your business is. Fortunately, Sarah Beth Aubrey walks you through the process in ten steps.

Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business

The ten steps outlined in Aubrey’s book, Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business, are:

  1. Build a plan.
  2. Test the waters.
  3. Get the money.
  4. Choose your business type.
  5. Follow the rules.
  6. Protect your assets.
  7. Price your products.
  8. Select your selling venues.
  9. Spread the word.
  10. Reflect and revise.

Every step of the way, Aubrey explains your options, recommends more resources, and provides examples, often from her own natural meat business. Each chapter ends with a summary of the key points covered and a profile of a small farm business, including the business owner’s tips for a successful first year.

If you are unfamiliar with the principles of how to run a business, take some time to weigh your options and pull your ideas into a concise plan. Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business outlines pros and cons for many of the countless decisions you will have to make in your first year of entrepreneurship.

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Motivated by her experience growing up on a small farm near Wichita, Kansas, Michelle Lindsey started Homestead on the Range to supply Kansas country living enthusiasts with the innovative resources that they need to succeed and has now been keeping families informed and inspired for over five years. Michelle is the author of three country living books. She is also a serious student of history, specializing in Kansas, agriculture, and the American West. When not pursuing hobbies ranging from music to cooking to birdwatching, she can usually be found researching, writing, or living out the country dream.

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