Sunday, November 16, 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.

Farmland

Developing a good conservation plan is the first step to managing natural resources on your farm and ensuring they remain available for future generations.

Whether you are new to the farming business or just looking to revamp your marketing plans this year, here are some tips to point you in the right direction.

Identify what activities can be reported as farming activities and check out these quick tips for filing farm taxes.
Pennsylvania farm

Where do you see your farm or agriculture business in five to 10 years? Use these tips to develop a vision, set some goals and manage your farm or business.
Iowa

Between starting a family, working an off-farm job and spending free time in the fields, many farmers wonder when it's time to form a business entity.
no-till planter

Keep your no-till planter rolling in the field until the last seed drops. Here are some tips and parts to check to prevent breaking down this year.
wheat field

The Natural Resources Conservation Service offers funding opportunities for landowners. Find out how to get NRCS assistance in five steps.

To protect your livestock against infectious diseases, it is important to vaccinate at the right time with the right product.
locked garden shed

The secure storage of pesticides ensures safety and prevents misuse. Learn more about building a pesticide storage unit and using safe storage practices.
pesticide application

Safety and security of pesticides are the responsibility of the applicator from the time he or she takes possession of the chemicals until they are used.