If you are an agripreneurial type with highway frontage and a family willing to welcome the public out to the farm, you may find that a U-pick operation is just what you are looking for.
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Organic, Sustainable, Regenerative: What’s the Difference?
The terms organic, sustainable, and regenerative may seem confusing at first, but each approach has a slightly different philosophy.
Ranching Full-Time on 3 Hours a Day
Too many family ranches these days are supported by a spouse’s off-ranch income. But this book by Cody Holmes proves that it doesn’t have to be this way!
The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer
In The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer, Joel Salatin draws a sharp contrast between conventional farming and the alternative path.
Benefits of Agritourism
Agritourism fosters a symbiotic relationship between the farmer, the public, and the community.
The Organic Price Premium
Why is organic food more expensive than conventional food, and where is this trend headed in the near future?
11 Applications for an Agricultural Interest Besides Farming
Running a farm or ranch is not the only way to cash in on your agricultural interest.
Kansas Populist Movement Basics: The End
While the People’s Party did not achieve most of its ambitions, the movement marked the end of the Gilded Age and ushered in a new phase of federal government.
Kansas Populist Movement Basics: The Beginning
What Populists advocated can be summed up as “economic reform.” Not all Populists agreed on the reforms to be implemented, but there were several common themes.
Pros and Cons of Niche Marketing
A niche business is not a big business, and it cannot be run in the same way. Capitalize on your strengths—but do your research.
Homestead on the Range 