Make the Most of Winter Months at Your Eco Farm
With only our cattle to care for through the winter months, I have the opportunity to take a much needed and extended physical rest in December, January and February.
Good Farming Accounting Pays Off in the Long Run
Without good accounting, you may feel loath to take action or, conversely, you might jump in without context and lose money. Maintaining accurate financial records can feel like a pain, but doing so helps farmers better understand their business — including what’s working, what’s not, who might need more training and where and how best to allocate precious resources. In other words, what’s measured is easier to manage.
Keyline Design Transforms Farm Water Management
What you will read in this article is an excerpt from my book, Water for Any Farm. It is an introduction to my more than 25 years of on-the-ground experience working with and deviating from the Yeomans’ keyline plan.
Build Your Own Sustainability Network
Trust is the lynchpin. Our simple barter-based system couldn’t exist without it. My beekeeper friend has no honey in March, but he receives maple syrup from me, as do the apple grower, strawberry patch owner, and the vegetable gardener. After I deliver my maple syrup, I won’t receive any return of honey, fruit or vegetables for several months to come. So I have to trust that the bonds I’ve built will hold tight.
Investing in Regenerative Agriculture
Farmers using conventional methods who want to transition into organic still find it hard to get financing from conventional commercial lenders. But burgeoning numbers of alternative sources are popping up around the United States.
What makes a good website?
Today, a website is one of the most important forms of communication a business can implement. In fact, nearly two-thirds of small businesses rely on websites to connect with customers. However, a bad website is like a cranky salesperson who hasn’t had their caffeine yet.
