Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Farming 101

Farming 101

Farm and Dairy is featuring a series of “101” columns throughout the year to help young and beginning farmers master farm living. From finances to management to machinery repair and animal care, farmers do it all.

Carving out time for family meetings gives the whole family an opportunity to address issues that affect the family and farm and, hopefully, resolve a few.

Farm accidents and emergencies can happen anytime. Preplanning is an important step in farm safety.
tractor

Learn how to inspect a used tractor before buying it. Check out these tips for evaluating a tractor’s appearance, performance and overall condition.
holstein cattle

Whatever your background or experience, there are some things you need to consider before starting your own dairy farm.
drone in sky

If you’re interested in a birds-eye view, here are some tips on selecting the drone that’s right for your farm.
harvesting corn

Service experts share tips to prepare for the upcoming harvest season.
Ohio farm.

Learn more about common airborne hazards, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent dangerous side effects or death.
potato field irrigation system

Farmers who are considering the purchase of an irrigation system for their vegetables or small fruits must consider many factors.
pennsylvania

An expansion can give a farm a lot of advantages, but producers should ask these 10 questions before making a decision.
Tilling

Understanding a tractor’s stability — its center of gravity and stability baseline — in relation to outside forces could prevent a major accident or injury.