Friday, March 31, 2023
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.

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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.

A Whole Farm Revenue Protection plan provides a risk management safety net for all commodities on the farm under one policy.
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Price research gives farmers insight into market conditions and the amount consumers are willing to pay. Learn how to use price research to set your prices.

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

Discover how record keeping can improve overall efficiency on your farm and make tax season a breeze.