Saturday, July 27, 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.

Laws and regulations for multipurpose farm utility vehicles differ from one municipality to another in Pennsylvania.
grazing pasture

The are many factors that play a role in pasture productivity. Here are nine things to consider when walking your pastures.

Virtually all employees engaged in agriculture are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. However, some small farm operations and those with mostly family...

Learn more about livestock management techniques that can reduce your herd's risk for parasite infection, and stop its spread when cases are discovered.

High tunnels are temporary structures that extend the growing season and can be used for a variety of vegetables, small fruits and flowers.
picture of paper work

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.

A properly built and well-maintained fence can last a long time. A maintenance program can help you stay on schedule with routine fence checks and repairs.

Before installing an electric fence consider these 10 tips to promote efficiency and safety.

Insurance is one of the most common risk management tools farmers and agriculture business owners take advantage of to protect their investments.
tractor on the road

Farmers play a big role in road safety, too. Check out these tips to reduce hazards when taking wide equipment onto the road.