The Top Ways to Make Money Raising Cattle Posted on November 11, 2019 by jmchood Raising cattle is no easy feat, especially when it’s your livelihood. Not only do you need money to get started, you need the time and… Read More
The Top Ways to Handle Tough Times in Farming Posted on November 4, 2019 by jmchood Any job creates stress, but farming is one of the hardest. Your livelihood depends on many factors outside of your control. When tough times hit, what… Read More
The Top Gifts to Buy a Farmer for Christmas Posted on October 28, 2019 by jmchood Do you have a hard-to-buy-for farmer on your Christmas list? You know that person that has everything and needs nothing? There are always things everyone can… Read More
How Much Does it Cost to Build a Barbed Wire Fence? Posted on October 21, 2019 by jmchood Barbed wire fence is one of the most effective ways to manage your livestock. It’s a farmer’s number one choice to secure a farm. Barbed wire… Read More
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