Agritourism – Homestead on the Range

10 Alternative Livestock Business Ideas

Interested in doing something different with your livestock business? Here are 10 ideas innovative agripreneurs are experimenting with.

3 Promising Niches for Draft Animals

Are draft animals outdated? Definitely not, fans of animal power would be happy to tell you.

8 Ideas for an Elk Business

While starting an elk ranch will require attention to legalities, fencing, safe handling facilities, and the like, one of the first questions begged is—what do you do with an elk?

Benefits of Agritourism

Agritourism fosters a symbiotic relationship between the farmer, the public, and the community.

8 Ideas for a Bison Business

Before buying any bison, you will want to evaluate these enterprise ideas carefully to locate sales channels and to estimate demand.

Pros and Cons of Selling Direct On the Farm

Rather than bringing fresh produce and meat to the customer, such as at a farmers’ market, some agripreneurs opt to have the customer come to the produce, perhaps picking it up at a stand or perhaps by participating in a CSA program. While there are definitely advantages to this style of marketing food, such as…… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Selling Direct On the Farm

Kansas Department of Agriculture Licensing Guides

Agripreneurs have to be careful to keep up with the legal aspects of their businesses. Fortunately, the Kansas Department of Agriculture has put together a series of licensing guides to help innovative business owners see at a glance what permits and licenses will be necessary. The PDF downloads cover many types of businesses: Agritourism. Aquaculture.…… Continue reading Kansas Department of Agriculture Licensing Guides