As the weather starts to get warmer, you’re going to get much busier with farm work. There will be plenty of things to plan for and get started. It’s easy to get lost in the business of making a successful farm, which can be both good and bad. It’s great to have a passion you can throw yourself into, but the heavy workload can also cause issues to arise.

If you are new to farming you might be overwhelmed by the amount of work you have lined up before the harvest season. They say that a farmer’s work is never done, and this is right. The key is knowing when you need to be ready with one phase, so everything goes smoothly. To get a good harvest, you will have to look after everything around the farm that will be needed. Below you will find a few tasks you should prioritize.

Agriculture is increasingly becoming dominated by big players. According to USA Today, the amount of 2000+ acre farms have doubled since 2007, displaying starkly what small to medium size farms are up against in the current agricultural business climate. Family farms are being pushed to put their lot in with national-level producers, or fail.

If you ask most farmers what their biggest problem is when it comes to farming, it will more than likely be the pests that continually try and snack on all of their crops. There are lots of bugs and insects that will feed on the likes of wheat and maize which can often result in a reduction of a crop’s yield. Because of this, farmers have a lot less to sell and they struggle to make a profit. In some cases, these hungry little pests can cause some hard-working farmers to go out of business.

We often think about farming as an industry that is trapped in the past. When you think of a farm, you might imagine a team working tirelessly on the land farming livestock or crops. But farming isn’t like this at all anymore. These days, farming is far more technologically advanced than most people think. Here are a few of the different types of technology that you will find being used on a typical farm today.

Herding dogs are a different kind of dog. They’re full of energy and love to be out and about, versus finding themselves at home in a small backyard or living room. They like to learn and play games and expect a bit more than your typical house dog — okay, maybe a lot more.

We dredge waterways for a range of reasons. Making them deeper and wider for the commercial shipping industry and preparing for projects such as the construction of bridges and piers are two major ones. In some situations, dredging can have environmental benefits such as removing pollutants from water. It can even play a role in preventing flooding and erosion.

Life as a farmer can sometimes feel as if nothing really changes. Due to the nature of the work, you’ll find yourself going through the same patterns, year in, year out. You follow the same plans, troubleshoot the same problems, and worry about the same things that you always do.

Did you know that it is possible to transform your garage into a long-term food storage option?  Yes, your garage makes for an ideal food storage if you know how to transform it. You’ll be able to store your food safely in your garage and never get to worry about it. You’ll be able to store here your canned goods, beans, rice, and other foods in your garage.

When people think of farms, they usually assume that you have a farm because you’re in the business of growing and selling your produce. However, it’s far from the truth and most people own farms but seldom use them outside of growing their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs. But with the agriculture business soaring and demand for organic ingredients surging, many more farm owners are looking to turn their backyards into money-making fields.

The winter weather is finally breaking, and it’s time to start preparing cattle to be transported to summer pastures. The goal is to cause minimal stress on the animals behalf while making sure your cattle stay happy and healthy on their way to their new location. Here’s how to make sure you’re moving your cattle safely.

Today’s homes are designed to maximize energy efficiency. Homeowners are now investing in homes that are sustainable and efficient. Before the construction, homeowners must ask for a house design that is feasible and within their budget. They must also check if the design of their current house supports proper air circulation.

Global warming and climate change are becoming very real factors in the lives of a lot of people. With weird weather coming every year, temperatures changing, and sea levels rising, the need for change is very much upon humanity. Of course, though, it isn’t always easy to take the right steps. One of the biggest areas in your life which will be hurting the environment will be your food. Having been transported across the world to get to you, a lot of resources will have been used to get a meal on your plate, and it doesn’t have to be this way. Instead, you just need to start working on your green fingers.