Saturday, December 6, 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.

holstein cattle

Whatever your background or experience, there are some things you need to consider before starting your own dairy farm.
Pricing banner

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.
pesticide application

Safety and security of pesticides are the responsibility of the applicator from the time he or she takes possession of the chemicals until they are used.
farmers market

Shopping at farmers markets, you can get good deals on fresh farm products. But you also need to consider these food safety tips to keep your family safe.

National Farm Safety Week is Sept. 17-23. Celebrate this year by making sure farm chemicals are kept safe.
harvesting corn

Service experts share tips to prepare for the upcoming harvest season.

With 2016 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to take charge and set some goals for the new year. Use these five tips to set solid goals for your farm in 2017.
cows

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

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

It’s time to roll combines and harvesting equipment out of the shed and begin some harvest prep if you haven’t already started.