Thursday, November 13, 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.

Farm field

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a federal agency within the USDA that assists farmers and landowners in conserving land and natural resources.
grazing pasture

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

Just as it is important to keep records of your farm finances, it is important to have a record of your personal finances. Here are five reasons why you should keep them separate.
wheat field

The Natural Resources Conservation Service offers funding opportunities for landowners. Find out how to get NRCS assistance in five steps.
cows

Check out these five tips from the Penn State Extension Dairy Team on managing and preventing dairy cow foot problems.

Discover how record keeping can improve overall efficiency on your farm and make tax season a breeze.
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A price strategy can help attract new customers, increase sales volume, boost revenue and gain access to new markets. Learn to use these five strategies.
spinach

Plant root depth, canopy development, growth habits, and nutrient requirements in a given climate largely determine the irrigation schedule.
piglets

Making sure equipment and pens are ready ahead of time means less stress on you and the animal.
cows

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