What is Whole Farm Revenue Protection? Posted on October 14, 2019 by jmchood Insuring the crops or livestock on your farm can seem overwhelming. Do you buy individual policies for each type of crop or livestock? That can get… Read More
What Grants are Available for Women Farmers? Posted on September 30, 2019 by jmchood Women make up almost half of the agricultural employees in the United States and about 33% of all farmers. Female farmers have an advantage over their… Read More
Understanding the Conservation Stewardship Program Posted on September 16, 2019 by jmchood Do you have big goals for your land, but are unsure where to start? The Conservation Stewardship Program may help. This program helps you improve your… Read More
Understanding the H2A Visa Requirements for Agricultural Workers Posted on September 2, 2019 by jmchood If you have an agricultural company with a shortage of agricultural workers from the U.S., you may qualify for an H2A Visa that allows non-U.S. workers… Read More
Understanding No Till Farming Posted on August 19, 2019 by jmchood Did you know that billions of tons of ‘good’ soil are lost every year? One way to stop the loss is with no till farming. This… Read More
Understanding Urban Farming Posted on August 5, 2019 by jmchood When you think of farming, you probably think of wide open farm fields on many acres. Urban farming paints a different picture. It’s farming in highly… Read More
A Quick Guide to the Hobby Farm Loan Posted on July 22, 2019 by jmchood Not all farms produce income. Today, many people want to start a farm just for fun, to grow their own food rather than buying it, or… Read More
The Types of Easements Farmers and Ranchers Need to Know About Posted on July 8, 2019 by jmchood Easements are something that affects your agricultural land. It’s important that you know about them so that you know how you can use your own land…. Read More
Tax Tips for Farmers Posted on June 24, 2019 by jmchood Doing your taxes when you own a business is complicated. Doing your taxes when you own a farm is even more complicated. Farmers often have multiple… Read More
What is Agricultural Lending? Posted on June 10, 2019 by jmchood Borrowing money for a farm is a lot different than borrowing money for a home to live in. While you still take out a ‘mortgage’ to… Read More