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Chuck and Lynn Pugh After the couple's children grew up and their priorities shifted, Lynn quit her job and started Cane Creek Farm in 2001. But Lynn's knack for education resurfaced after a few years, and in 2007, she worked with Georgia Organics, a...

Proud tail-to-snout consumers, the Marcell family let's no part of their food go to waste. The Mountain Goat Lodge sits on 20 acres of high-mountain desert between the historic towns Poncha Springs and Salida, Colo., with unobstructed mountain views from...

A seven-member board of directors currently oversees Guidestone. Since 1992, Guidestone had based its operations in that tranquil valley near Loveland; in January 2007, its operations moved to Buena Vista, Co. The Loveland church that owns the 150 acres—and...

“And that was the start of Fiore di Capra, Inc.” The dairy drums up a lot of business from people who are allergic to cow's milk and seek out goat's milk as an alternative. Fiore di Capra is Italian for “Flower of the Goat.” This small family-owned...

Together, we are still only providing a small portion for the over 18,000 lunches served daily, but it has gained traction and we will continue to expand into this new market. Firsthand Advice Ridge to Reef Farm your own farm.

The annual expenses of fuel and maintenance are also greatly reduced. Do you retrofit the bicycles yourself? With over 40 different crops and an active CSA, the duo is committed to building community through the use of human-powered and regenerative farming...

Biggest Challenge The biggest farming challenge by far is to be paid a living wage. Kentucky's first Animal Welfare Approved farm is run by two women in the heart of the Bluegrass.

When You Visit Sleeping Frog Farms has a lot to offer Southern Arizona and beyond. An oasis in the desert, Southern Arizona's Sleeping Frog Farms makes health—both of the soil and of people—a priority.

First, include in the contract an arbitration or mediation clause, which requires any dispute to be first presented to a mediator or arbitrator (this may be cheaper than a lawsuit).

On the property sits a lovely timber-frame barn built in 1932 and a farmhouse that dates back to 1895. Corvallis, 25 miles east of Alsea, is home to Oregon State University and some of the best Pinot vineyards around.

The McKenzies run a Saturday farmers market in nearby Eloy. Arizona's McKenzie Inn pioneered the organic food movement in their area of the state and are making waves in building up the surrounding land.

“[Water is in short supply, and] everything else waits on that. In addition to allowing the public to stay on the farm, Cold Creek Ranch directly markets meat locally. Although the Schwennesen family property has been a ranch for many years, it opened...

Turning my dreams into reality and my passion and hobby into a successful, organic, diversified farm business. With steady intention, this farmer turned a 40-acre organic farm into a booming business that focuses on specialty crops.

The open space has a variety of wildlife, active farming, fellow outdoor enthusiasts and links to acequia irrigation routes. The farm also experimented with raising sugar beet seed in an effort to wean American dependence on imported sugar beets, but...

Neva Hydroponics in Landmark, Manitoba, has done just that. Hydroponics is an intensive form of agriculture that can fulfill Manitoba consumers' demand for premium, local produce year-round.

Let your customers know that their decision to visit must be made just a few days before they arrive on the farm. With more and more individual sugar makers getting into the syrup-making business, the state often finds a surplus in reserves.

Not Quite a Beach Getaway In 2013, Fat Uncle Farms expanded their operation to a 100-acre working ranch at the edge of the Pacific, about 2½ hours from the almond orchard. Rita Hills AVA, renowned for exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

I recommend investing in a home base for your operation that has a barn, or storage and a few acres, depending on your vegetable, livestock or forest needs. “It was the first time I had thoroughly enjoyed my job and worked as hard as I possibly could...

In addition to the Saturday tours, Ramini Ranch hosts school visits. Student volunteers from the University of California, Davis, come regularly to learn and, in exchange, to help out at the dairy.

Other farm highlights include hayrides, farm tours and the chance to take onsite sustainable-living classes taught by local experts. An annual garlic planting event in October allows visitors to spend the day on the farm, working side by side with farmers.

Like many small-scale farmers, Welty Mandarins isn't yet at the point that James can quit his full-time job and farm exclusively, but they hope that within the next five to seven years, their farm will continue to thrive and expand, and James will be...

Kristina Mercedes Urquhart She and her husband, Graham, started Dry Ridge Farm in the early weeks of 2011, a venture that concluded a whirlwind romance with the acquisition of a number of farm animals in quick succession and the beginning of the next...

Empower Your Customers Let your guests “do-it themselves”—family reunions, yoga and retreats. Not only do they come up with creative events, it takes the burden off you to do it all.

Given an animal a shot? Get a small wire-feed welder and start playing with it. Despite that, David, with his culinary background, wanted to learn to make cheese and raise their own meat .

If your next farm trip leads you to Oregon, consider staying in one of these bed-and-breakfasts to get the full experience. Abbey Road B & B Carlton 503-852-6278 Barking Mad Farm Enterprise 541-26-0360 Bella Vista Hood River 541-386-1545 Clear Creek Inn...

Annie's son, Matt, runs the already quite popular vegetable business and says, “For sure, the customers' favorite items at the farm are the sweet corn and pumpkins.” Asked if he thinks the vegetable side of the business could exceed that of the tree...

“The special-needs population sometimes has little interaction within the community,” Karl says. This would allow people to specialize in different crops while not having to staff a farm stand every week.