Wednesday, March 26, 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.

cows

Completing records results in finding problems within the herd faster and correcting those problems sooner — minimizing production loss.
farmland

Learn more about the voluntary programs NRCS offers to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance.
farmland

NRCS offers easement programs to landowners who want to maintain or enhance their land in a way beneficial to agriculture and/or the environment.
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.

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

With a little planning and patience, young farmers can save for the future.