Articles: farming for profit

goats

Goats Gone Wild: The World’s First Farm Animal

Looking for advice on maintaining a happy herd? These tips will help you care for your goats in ways that…

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crops growing

Grow Vegetables Like You Mean It

In the United States, 40 percent of the food we produce is wasted. Ben Hartman is trying to put a…

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four season farm

Vegetable Farm Tips: The Keys to Efficient Veggie Production

If the idea of running a vegetable farm sounds daunting, you’re not alone. How can you ensure success while also…

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buying at farmers market

Farming and Finances: Profit or Loss from Farming

Most people don’t start farming to crunch numbers and expenses. Like any business, even small-scale farmers need to consider their…

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goats

Work Smarter, Not Harder: Goat Handling

If you have goats or are considering getting goats, at some point you’ll need to move them from one grazing…

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produce

Organic No-Till: Farming like the Earth Matters

If we could do one thing for the planet it would be to ditch the plough. When we turn over…

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greenhouses

Sustainable Food From Local Greenhouses

The Netherlands—a country two-thirds the size of West Virginia— is ranked second in agricultural export volume behind the United States.…

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