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Because of these changes, we now earn a comfortable living on less than an acre of land while working reasonable hours. Clay Bottom Farm We have a strong commitment to local food, and 90 percent of the food we grow ends up on plates within 10 miles of...

Even through the many trials and tribulations of starting a small farm in a new climate on a shoestring budget, there are also endless lessons to be learned. Firsthand Advice Kelly K.

“The house has preserved a lot of the old,” Terri Allen says, pointing out the original linoleum floor and old icebox full of mason jars. The 40-acre countryside surrounding the farm is picturesque, silent and serene.

Grow incrementally, leverage your successes and minimize impact from your mistakes. Biggest Challenge Chuck and Lynn Pugh Developing an economically sustainable business. These are not the most fun jobs on the farm, and we have to discipline ourselves...

The lodge was built in 2003 as a bed-and-breakfast and still today is operated as a retreat space, but the Marcell family, who purchased the property in 2015, changing the name and business focus to revolve around goats.

It's a way for people in academia in those fields to receive grounded experience; but it's not restricted to university students. Since 1992, Guidestone had based its operations in that tranquil valley near Loveland; in January 2007, its operations moved...

“As my herd grew so did my feed bill, so I got the idea that I could sell my dairy products to pay the feed bill,” she says. In addition to fresh milk, the farm supplies goat's milk yogurt, kefir, cheese, and even goat' milk treats like caramels,...

We offer tours and on-farm dinners out of our food truck, and group farm retreats. This makes the efficiency of our operation viable only if we continue to maintain and utilize the forests around us to provide the needed biological material to maintain...

Bicycles and growing cycles—everything's a-spinning to keep this small-scale farm in business. Some things take longer to do by hand and bike. While that might seem unnecessary, farmers like Trish Jenkins and Jeremy Smith often have innovative minds,...

Farmer: Valerie Samutin Location: Shelbyville, Ky. Specialty: grassfed, forage-fed livestock It all started with a leg of lamb. Biggest Challenge The biggest farming challenge by far is to be paid a living wage.

Keep track of records of all kinds—planting, harvesting, irrigation, expenses and more—and keep them organized. The name might sound odd for an area surrounded by dry dirt and drought-tolerant plants, but it plays homage to their first row of fava...

Use it as a guide to point you in the right direction as you diligently seek out all authorities that have a stake in your aquaculture project. Raising fish can be a great use of your farm's resources, but make sure you have the legal ramifications in...

“You may or may not get some additional help, but just seeing the wide eyes of the kids (and their parents too) the first time they collect the eggs or brush the donkey is well worth the effort of opening up your property.

A coyote basks in the sun with a new friend, a buzzard. Take Advantage Of Growth Opportunities The McKenzie's now supply Whole Foods in Scottsdale, Rio Salado College's Cafe Rio, and Bon Appetite Cafes in Chandler.

But this way of life—and the communities based on it—is dying out fast. “It's a good life, close to the land,” he says. Its owners, the Schwennesen family, has had roots in this part of the country since 1921, when Otto M.

Farmer: Bryan Kaminsky Location: Newcastle, Calif. Turning my dreams into reality and my passion and hobby into a successful, organic, diversified farm business. Specialty: Year-round organic vegetable and pastured-egg CSA; specialty greens If sunny California...

Cook With It Culinary lavender is a versatile herb that can be used to enhance both the flavor and appearance of food. Lavender Labs: This two-month event held in June and July to celebrate lavender season includes various workshops, classes, tours and...

Soil is simply the holder of the nutrients, a place where the plant roots traditionally live and a base of support for the plant structure. We sat down with Pat Wohlgemuth to learn more about what they're doing.

When You Visit Five miles from Sugarbush is the Billings Farm & Museum , a working dairy farm with a living history museum showing farm activity in 1890 with restored farm house. Sugarbush was named “Best Cheese and Maple Syrup Stop in Vermont” by...

The Siemans reside there in a 1920s ranch house, growing a mix of grains and beans and raising animals in a holistic rotational system. Some can't-miss activities include: Cheese and Yogurt Making: The Siemans offer cheesemaking classes, where you can...

With this base, you can then lease land around you, thereby increasing your size but with no need for mortgages and large monthly payments. “We are able, via platforms like Facebook, Instagram and my blog, to relay to our customers how we raise our...

Craig and Audrey worked side by side, handling all aspects of production, distribution and caring for the herd. She hopes to get into local farmers markets and stores this year, making the cheese more available to the retail market.

Diamond In The Rough Over the years, guests have faithfully returned to this diamond-in-the-rough farm after their first stay. Owner Jim Dumas likes to do things simply—much like farming was before the advent of chemicals.

Farmers: James and Michelle Parker Location: Oroville, Calif. The Parkers consider the development of online sales, successful grassroots marketing and product diversification some of their biggest successes to date.

For the human communities, this means carving out the equivalent of 1 percent of their sales for meat donations, either by donating the food directly or giving their customers the option to purchase a product for donation.

Accentuating Desert Beauty Holnback learned a great deal from the project and shares her tips for creating beauty in the desert world. I found the Triangle L with a colleague and saw potential.” The gallery/barn is the venue for a variety of events,...