Finding New Income Streams on Your Farm

Finding New Income Streams on Your Farm

Most farmers make their income from growing crops and rearing animals. However, we are now in the 21st Century, and sometimes you have to think outside of the box if you want to support your family. The entire farming industry has taken a hit during the last few years, and so lots of people out there are trying to find ways of boosting their earnings. There are some ideas on this page that you might like to consider depending on your situation at the moment. You have nothing to lose by reading about some of them today, and hopefully, these suggestions will point you in the right direction. Your farm has a lot more potential than you probably realize right now.

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Moving From a City to a Farm and Everything in Between

Moving From a City to a Farm and Everything in Between

City life is fine, but it’s nothing on the wide open spaces of a farm. Regular readers of this blog won’t need telling again, but there are those who aren’t convinced, yet. But, farm life gets them in the end and they can’t wait to move from the Big Apple or the City of Angels. If you’re one of those people, let’s start by saying welcome to the fold. Seriously, you won’t regret the decision. Of course, making a move is by no means straightforward because there’s a lot to consider. So, here are some tips to help make the transition smoother.

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Horsing Around: Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Horse

Horsing Around: Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Horse

Buying a horse is a bigger decision than getting many other types of animal, and it is one which you need to ensure that you are 100 percent ready for. Before you start looking, you need to have a clear idea in your mind of how you will use it, the facilities that you have available, and how much time you have to invest in its upkeep and well-being.

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Save Money and the Planet With Solar Power on Your Farm

Save Money and the Planet With Solar Power on Your Farm

Going green on your farm often requires a bit of investment, but it's worth it if you want to make some long-term changes. By making an effort to carry out eco-friendly practices, you can both follow your conscience and save your farm a lot of money. As solar technology develops, there are more and more ways you can make use of it on your farm. Anything that is usually powered by electricity or other forms of energy can benefit from harnessing the power of the sun. Farm owners who want to find ways to use solar on their land should take a look at the new technologies and ideas for how solar power could work for them.

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5 Ways to Make Your Farm More Eco-Friendly

5 Ways to Make Your Farm More Eco-Friendly

Farming was, once upon a time, one of the most eco-friendly activities there was. It was all small practices, ones that worked in conjunction with nature - it was all good. But as more and more machines were introduced, that slowly began to change. Now, farms that use practices established over the past half a century are highly unlikely to be good for the environment. But that doesn’t mean it has to be that way! We know a lot know, and there are plenty of ways to make your farm more in line with earth-friendly practices - and what’s more, none of these is particularly difficult to incorporate into your operations.

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Keeping Business Safe With Heavy Machinery

Keeping Business Safe With Heavy Machinery

Running a farm, or any other kind of large scale outdoor business, usually requires some pretty serious hardware. You will need to have machines to pull and lift things, vehicles to transport goods around, and loads of other resources which can be dangerous in the wrong hands. Of course, the risk which can come with this is huge, and a lot of people struggle to handle it in a safe way. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring the work which has to be done to ensure that heavy machinery is always operated safely.

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5 Considerations Before Expanding Your Farm Set-Up

5 Considerations Before Expanding Your Farm Set-Up

It’s not easy running a farm, especially in the early days. But after you’ve become settled, you might begin to look out at all those vacant acres you’ve got around you, and begin to wonder whether it’s a good idea to expand your operations. While having money behind you to do this is important, it’s not the only factor that you should be thinking about. Below, we take a look at five considerations to think through carefully before making too many plans.

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6 Things You Need To Know About Raising Pigs

6 Things You Need To Know About Raising Pigs

Raising pigs isn’t often a vocation that most people think of when they’re in school, but it’s a wonderful move that could see your farmland being worked over in a way that machines just cannot do. Rescuing and raising healthy pigs may not be something that you’re used to, but it’s something that is going to keep the farm that you run going. Pigs, intelligent and charming creatures that they are, have the ability to prevent you from ever having any food waste. Being able to raise and sell pigs can keep your farm in business and keep the pigs well-fed.

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