3 measures to deal with severe farm debt
If you can't resolve financial stress before it's severe, selling inventory and capital assets or liquidating cash and investments can help.
How to ensure safety and security of pesticides
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.
The farm balance sheet
The balance sheet is a snapshot of what the farm business owns (assets) and what it owes (liabilities). Do your first farm balance sheet when you begin farming.
How does liability insurance work on the farm?
Liability coverage has two purposes: to make payments on your behalf to an injured party, and to defend you against lawsuits brought by a third party.
How to develop farm mission, vision statements
How can you expect to grow if you don’t know what it is you actually want to achieve? A mission statement is a guiding light for your farm or ag business.
5 tips to protect your farmland
When it comes to personal property, farmers and rural landowners have a lot at stake. Learn more about how to better protect your personal assets.
6 farm equipment hacks
Local service experts share some of the common issues they see in their shops and how to avoid them.
7 tips to improve security on your farm
Learn how to protect your farm workers and your personal property from theft, and natural disaster.
How to utilize the Pa. Clean and Green Act
The Clean and Green Act encourages protection of farmland, forestland and open spaces. It can lower the property tax rate for most landowners who enroll.
Recognize, prevent heat stress in dairy cattle
Entering the hottest months of the year, it’s time to get familiar with the signs of heat stress and how you can keep your dairy herd healthy and happy.
