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Farm Beginnings® Program Set to Begin May 25 in North Platte

chancock wrote 1 week ago: After several years of programs in eastern Nebraska, the Farm Beginnings® Program is finally moving … more →

Tags: Entrepreneurs, AG, Business, north platte, Agriculture, young farmer

Bills Support Growth in Local Food Movement

Lindsey wrote 2 weeks ago: Bills Support Growth in Local Food Movement. In this article from Rob South, of Michigan Public News … more →

Tags: Farm Bill, Michigan, Policy, Sustainable Agriculture, Agriculture, Farms, farm policy, Congress, local food

Fences, fences, fences!

nelegalaidfarm wrote 2 weeks ago: Nebraska somewhat recently updated its agricultural fencing laws.  What do you need to know? Nebrask … more →

Tags: Nebraska

And then the spring comes

anselellen wrote 3 weeks ago: We had days of sunny warm weather and then nights of 16 degrees.  Johnny Jump Ups, Daffodils and map … more →

Tags: Food & Farm, farming

I Came Home to a Beautiful Surprise1 comment

Nikki wrote 4 weeks ago: I approached the farm, slowed down early enough to spot a stranger in the herd. Little did I know th … more →

Tags: The Move, Dairy Goats, Breeding goats, French Alpine goats, urban farming, baby goats

The Farm Gets Its Very Own Website3 comments

quarteracresonoma wrote 1 month ago: When I started Quarter Acre Farm back in the spring of 2008, it was a rush to get everything ready f … more →

Tags: Beginning Farmer, History, farm, Farmer's Market, Sonoma Valley, Friday, Organic Certification, community supported agriculture, sonoma

FSA's New Microloan Program

nelegalaidfarm wrote 1 month ago: I’m sure you have heard about the Farm Service Agency’s new microloan program but noneth … more →

Tags: South Dakota, Nebraska

Beginning Farmer & Rancher Workshops!

askdrconnie wrote 1 month ago: With funding from the USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Grant Program, the Center for Rural Affairs, … more →

Tags: AG, Business, Entrepreneurs, Marketing 2, agritourism, Alternative Agriculture, Business Development, Creativity, Entrepreneurship

South Dakota Beginning Farmer Bond, Part 2

nelegalaidfarm wrote 1 month ago: We previously discussed the South Dakota Beginning Farmer Bond Program (SDBFBP) eligibility and qual … more →

Tags: South Dakota

South Dakota Beginning Farmer Bond, Part 11 comment

nelegalaidfarm wrote 1 month ago: Unlike Nebraska, South Dakota does not have a tax credit program.  South Dakota does have, however, … more →

Tags: South Dakota

What is a ‘beginning farmer’ and what if I am not one?1 comment

nelegalaidfarm wrote 1 month ago: If you grew up on a farm, you were likely helping with the operation since you were a child.  I reme … more →

Keep Pushing On

anselellen wrote 2 months ago: Spring is definitely making an appearance.  At my parents’ house, where Justin and I have been … more →

Tags: Food & Farm, Starting a Farm, new farmers, failed farms

Call Your Senator Today!

nofanycatskillhudson wrote 2 months ago: Demand Fix to Important Farm Programs This fall, Congress made a mistake that prevents farmers from … more →

Tags: Environment, Beginning Farmer, Local Business, workforce development, Education 2, local ecomony, local food, organic farming, Senator Gillibrand

Cattle 529 Plan1 comment

mrcattlemaster wrote 2 months ago: Ever since I was a little kid all I wanted to do was farm and raise cattle.  Everything seemed so si … more →

Tags: cattle biz, cattle, cattle marketing, #agchat, Opportunities, Life Lesson, Motivation, Marketing, Free-Markets

At the end of the day the beginning is what matters

thebarryfarm wrote 2 months ago: Most of the time I try to keep my preaching to myself and try to keep my musings about family farmin … more →

Tags: Community building, Agricultural Mentorship, Family Farming, Small Farms, family farming, Family, the barry farm, the Barry farm houston, family farm houston

Renovation

anselellen wrote 2 months ago: I’m venturing forward with updating the blog with the full understanding that it may be anothe … more →

Tags: Food & Farm, farming, farm, vermont, Starting a Farm, organic produce, new farmers

HUDSON VALLEY REGIONAL CONFERENCE WELCOMES NATIONAL FARM FIGURE

nofanycatskillhudson wrote 3 months ago: Farming Our Future will take place on Saturday, February 23rd at Taconic Hills Central School from 9 … more →

Tags: Local Farm Food Event, Environment, Beginning Farmer, Conference, Local Business, Education 2, Agri-Tourism, Agribusiness Development Corporation, columbia county new york

Locavore News — World

Elbert van Donkersgoed wrote 3 months ago:   Energy efficiency of local food distribution can match globalised systems Some scientists hav … more →

Tags: Locavore News — World, local food, locavore, Sustainable Agriculture

Valentine for the Farm Wife3 comments

mrcattlemaster wrote 3 months ago: Fifteen years ago my life changed in a big way.  I did not realize it at the time.  Looking back on … more →

Tags: cattle biz, #agchat, Ranch Life, Life Lesson, freedom to chose, ranchlife, young farmer, Business, Success!


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