Как понять, подходит ли ваш участок для собственного водоснабжения
Собственный источник воды на участке это не только удобство, но и определенная ответственность. Многие задумываются об автономном водоснабжении, когда начинают…
Как сделать правильно: пресс форма для термопластавтомата без сюрпризов
Пресс форма для термопластавтомата — это не просто блок стали с полостью. Это инструмент, который определяет точность, внешний вид и…
Networking with other farmers: the power of knowledge sharing
Farmers have always relied on one another — passing seeds, swapping advice, lending equipment, and trading labor. Today, as farms…
how to build a loyal customer base by telling your farm’s story
People buy more than food; they buy trust, a sense of place, and a relationship with the land that grew…
Optimizing feed rations for livestock health and cost
Getting the feed right is part science, part art, and part day-to-day grind. Farmers and feed managers juggle nutrients, prices,…
Mobile slaughter units and on-farm processing regulations: what small producers need to know
The promise of mobile slaughter units and on-farm processing has energized small-scale farmers, homesteaders, and local-food advocates who want humane…
Teaching and hosting educational workshops on your farm
Turning a working farm into a classroom is part art, part logistics and all heart. You can teach seed-to-harvest techniques…
Risk management: insurance options for different farm types
Farming always has been a business of careful calculations and stubborn hope, where weather, markets, and biology conspire to keep…
How to run a faster, smarter packing shed
Every harvest brings a rush of decisions: which bins to prioritize, how to route workers, when to cool product, and…
Why trees and animals belong together: a fresh look at integrated land systems
When I first stepped onto a small demonstration farm that combined fruit trees with grazing sheep, I expected a pleasant…