And because of their sunny dispositions and compact size, Nigerian Dwarfs are easier to house and handle than bigger goats. Ossabaw Island Hogs are hardy, self-sufficient pigs that like their own space.
The key is to take your time and ask a lot of questions before breaking ground or spending money. Regulations on commercial-food kitchens and processing items for sale typically fall within your state's health service department—the department that...
Add your farm logo to the package at the end for a nice marketing touch. Corn respires heavily in first few hours and will begin to decompose rapidly. Sweet Corn Shutterstock Harvest: Pull ripe ears straight down to break away cleanly from stalk.
Start a blog to narrate your experience starting up canning business. Price Canned Food Accurately Remember the long list of inputs that go into your canned product when setting a fair price.
Distribution Young farmers nervous about customers who might not feel like they're getting a “deal” often lean toward giving as much food as possible. When you troubleshoot, know that one of the biggest mistakes young CSAs make is to give too much...
By Kate Savage If starting a home catering business from your hobby farm is your dream, consider these 10 tips from a professional caterer. Are you reasonably punctual? Something you enjoy, something that makes your product different.
How does the farm compare to his bachelor pad? Horse handling aside, the jobs performed at the 1900 Farm each day by college educated professionals are not for the weak or weary, which suits Jen Schroeder, the 27-year-old domestic supervisor, perfectly...
That last point, however, can be tricky. Onions and garlic are also included in almost every basket, so plan for two bulbs of onions at least and one bulb of garlic per basket. Calculate How Much to Plant There are some general rules for how much of each...
So if the operation needs to make a budget of $30,000, and each 20-week share costs $400, you would need to offer 75 shares. This number will hep you determine the overall cost of the CSA.
How was the timing of certain crops going in and coming out? Think about how your crop rotation went. But for me it makes all the work ahead of me feel less overwhelming if I have a list I that's easy to look at on a nice winter day so I can knock out...
I've had as many as four or five cuttings off one healthy patch of parsley in a year. But there are at least two ways in which you can easily sell it. It's High Value & Profitable Wholesale parsley at this moment can go for more than $8.50 per pound.
There will be an expense involved, but it could be a good investment. It's A Marketing Opportunity The winter CSA also serves as an opportunity to market your farm and keep your CSA members thinking about you all winter.
Areas dense in young professionals may prefer a different experience and aesthetic than, say, retirement communities or rural communities. You should let your own personal style influence your farm brand, but knowing who you are selling to can guide just...
Inspiration can come through the eyes of others . Keep a daily list of the projects you hope to accomplish and mark them off as they fall. The days are still long and the weeds are loving the sunshine.
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Remembering the customer's name or preferences—maybe even asking them how they liked an item they bought the previous week—is a great way to show them they are important to you.
But compost making is important enough to Hartman that he has made it work on his farm. It turns out that lean doesn't have to be about making cars. He discusses starting seeds, transplanting crops, weed and pest control (which as gardeners may attest...
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Black Angus do very well over here and I'm willing to turn my hunting ranch into a cattle ranch. Start with me because you can't get a better deal than this. What I'm offering is the use of my ranch for young or small entrepenours who want to start their...
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Will make a great nurse/family cow &/or ET recip. We are asking $1600 with delivery Tested A2A2 by Igenity. We have a registered Guernsey cow bred AI confirmed by vet ultrasound. Very gentle and broke to lead.
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I originally planned to steer Willy, but have gotten behind and haven't gotten the vet out to do it yet. Willy also never weaned until we separated them two months before his dam calved, so I'm afraid if we put him back in with her now he will steal all...
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