Do you have a vision for your farm?
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.
9 basic considerations for backyard poultry
Think you might be interested in raising a small flock of chickens? Here are some basic considerations for backyard and small-scale producers.
How to set goals for retirement
Your retirement plan can change many times, but you should at least know your goals and how you will achieve them.
6 tips for decision making on a family farm
Here are six ways to help family farm teams make effective decisions that will benefit the long-term goals of the farm.
6 tips for keeping good farm help
Good help is hard to find. Here are some quick tips for keeping good workers.
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.
Tips for a successful lambing season
Make sure your lambs get a good start by using the “clip, dip, and strip” technique in your lambing practices. It will help keep newborn lambs healthy.
Stay safe working with electricity on the farm
Farmers rely on electricity to perform a number of tasks involving lighting, tools and equipment. Here are basic safety tips for working with electricity.
5 general farm labor laws
Virtually all employees engaged in agriculture are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. However, some small farm operations and those with mostly family...
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.