Friday, April 19, 2024
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.

It’s time to roll combines and harvesting equipment out of the shed and begin some harvest prep if you haven’t already started.
iowa

If you can't resolve financial stress before it's severe, selling inventory and capital assets or liquidating cash and investments can help.
laptop

A business plan should be realistic, simple, specific and complete. Break your business plan up into these 5 sections to make it less overwhelming to write.
piglets

Making sure equipment and pens are ready ahead of time means less stress on you and the animal.

Not quite ready to leave the shop yet with your no-till planter? Here are a few more tips before you hit the ground running.
fire

Here are a few more things to consider when burning agricultural wastes in Ohio, including potential fines for breaking the law.
money

As a beginning farmer, niche producer or small family farm, you may have more options to finding funds than the traditional outlets for a farm loan.
pesticides

Proper pesticide storage can help prolong chemical shelf life and prevent accidents.
holstein cattle

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

Most hay fires occur within the first six weeks after baling. Moisture content is the main factor that causes hay and straw to spontaneously combust.