Just the basics on this comprehensive approach to sustainable living.
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
Water For Every Farm
Water for Every Farm is rather heavy reading, but it does address adapting farming practices to the land.
Intensive Grazing: An Introductory Homestudy Course
Looking for an easy introduction to the complex topic of grazing management? Give this bulletin a try—Intensive Grazing: An Introductory Homestudy Course by Burt Smith.
Grazing Systems Planning Guide
Is the thought of planning a rotational or management-intensive grazing system daunting to you? If you are new to the concept, you will probably appreciate this free guide from the University of Minnesota Extension Service—Grazing Systems Planning Guide. The Grazing Systems Planning Guide is directed at beginners. It walks graziers through the planning process sequentially. … Continue reading Grazing Systems Planning Guide
7 Cold-Weather Country Living Projects
Looking for something to do indoors on those cold, cloudy days of winter? Put that time to good use with one of these projects.
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.
Get Ready for January 2017
January is a great time to plan for a new year! Take some time to shape your philosophy and develop a farming or gardening approach.
Top 10 Books for Beginning Farmers
Whatever stage you are in as a new farmer, one of the best things you can do is to read extensively. We have picked out 10 must-reads to get you going.
Get Ready for August 2016
Even when the afternoons are too hot for outdoor work, you can still make the most of the time with research and planning. Spend some time studying business, marketing, nutrition, animal health, and more. Consider new ways to direct market your beef. Find out how reproduction and animal health are related. Discover 96 horse breeds … Continue reading Get Ready for August 2016
Homestead on the Range 