Agritoursim is a big word that sounds intimidating. It’s simply the idea of making your farm a destination, somewhere with something interesting to do or see beyond buying your products. Still, farm open houses, hayrides and the like can be overwhelming. Customers have suggested opening up a spare bedroom in our farmhouse as a bed […]

Tractors are just cool, plain and simple. Nothing quite embodies the spirit of the American farm like a jolly, rumbling tractor. The puttery, “flap, flap” of the smokestack, the larger than life tires…the bright colors; Farmall Red, Allis Chalmers Orange, John Deer Green…a tractor is the perfect combination of whimsy, nostalgia and power.   For […]

Forming a Community Tool Co-Op Written By: Dave Wortman, MOTHER EARTH NEWS Blogger There’s nothing like having just the right tools to help make your projects go smoothly. But, tools can be a big investment for homeowners. When money is tight, tool costs can make or break a project. And often, we only need that […]

Excerpted from The Farm to Market Handbook by Janet Hurst. Brokers can assist the farmer in accessing a broad range of clients. They have made the inroads with chefs, restaurants, food suppliers, and other markets. Their business is to help you sell your products, for a fee. Some brokers add their fee on top of […]