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Choosing a Farm Business Structure? Start here.
Before a farmer even gets growing, they need a rock-solid business plan. In addition to helping the farm secure funding, ensure profitability, and organize employees, the business plan serves another purpose: defining the business structure.This article will break...
Everything You Need to Know About Growing Nasturtiums in Hydroponics
Nasturtium—commonly known as watercress—is a tender green native to South America. Unlike many crop plants, both the greens and flowers are edible and offer a sharp peppery taste similar to mustard. Often used as an ornamental, watercress has smooth bright leaves and...
What Every New Farmer Should Know About Farm Debt
Why debt planning is important Choosing a source of funding is often the same thing as choosing a source of farm debt. Debt is an incredibly important part of a farm's financial structure as it impacts costs and return on investment. Before choosing funding that could...
The Beginner’s Guide to Hydroponic Tomatoes
Our long history with tomatoes Native to the Andes, tomatoes started traveling the world in the 1600’s. Though enjoyed as a food by its fellow Mesoamericans, the tomato was used mostly as an ornamental in Europe for centuries. Over the years, the crop has become a...
How to Build a Website For Your Farm
Should I have a website? Last week we discussed the pros and cons of having a farm website. If you've compared the costs and benefits of a website and decided that one is for you, then your next task is obvious: building out the site. Many farmers choose to hire a web...
How to Decide if Your Farm Needs a Website
Digital farm footprints While farming typically brings to mind rugged independence, local community, and a disconnect from the rigors of 21st-century life, there is no denying the importance of a farm website and digital presence for modern farmers. While not every...
How to Choose the Right Farm Business Partner
Your business partner could make or break your farm As with any business, starting and running a farm is a tough process. New farmers must plan a business, research their markets and sales models, build facilities, and more. Whether or not a farmer starts the farm...
When and How to Get a Business Bank Account for Your Farm
When & how to get a farm bank account So you’ve decided to start a farm and have wisely considered why you need to start a business account to handle your financial needs. There are plenty of decisions to be made, but with some patience, any farm can build the...
Why You Need a Separate Bank Account for Your Farm
Why farmers need separate bank accounts Many new farmers make the mistake of relying upon their personal bank accounts to organize their funds. Don’t! While it may be easier in the moment to use your personal account, it will complicate your life in the long run....
4 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Hoop Houses this Summer
If you're growing in a greenhouse, you might be upgrading or expanding your operation this summer. Many farmers start with a simple greenhouse and add features over time. This can be a great option for farmers who want to start on a low budget and scale up, or who are...
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