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Day-to-Day, Finding Your Niche, Getting Started, Living the Life

Why We Use Animal Tractors



Animal tractors are bottomless pens for housing livestock. They are designed to be moved easily. Whether you have an existing barn or coop for your animals or you are considering adding livestock to your homestead, animal tractors may be a good fit for you. Virtually all small livestock and poultry can be housed in an […]

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Buying In, Featured, Getting Started, Networking

Creating Ways to Collaborate and Not Compete



Early last winter we had the good fortune to have our mentors and friends Matthias and Andrea Reisen of Healing Spirits Herb Farm and Education Center come to our home and farm for a visit. Matthias and Andrea were pioneers of medicinal herb farming back in the 1980s when very few people in the United […]

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Getting Started, How to Promote, Market Yourself

Brand-Building Ideas



Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business (Storey, 2007) by Sarah Beth Aubrey helps you plan your small business from the start. Filled with tips, examples, ideas, form templates, and success stories, this book is a handy all-in-one guide for your homestead hustle. Even if you don’t want to spend the money to develop […]

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Finding Your Niche, Getting Started, Living the Life, Success Stories

Four Reasons to Start Your Own Seeds



If you garden, you can start your own plants like tomatoes or peppers, or you can purchase them elsewhere. While it is obvious that a packet of seeds costs less than a flat of already-started plants, there are a number of other reasons to start your own transplants. If you are only familiar with what […]

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Day-to-Day, Getting Started, Living the Life

Get Organized!



The weather here was unseasonably warm through much of February. We’re used to having a foot or more of snow on the ground this time of year but found ourselves wading through mud and teased by warm temperatures that felt like we should be doing productive things outside. While it’s too early to begin much […]

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Featured, Fine Print, Forms and Tools, Getting Started, Insurance, Record Keeping, Rules and Regulations

Be An Informed Producer: Following Local Rules & Regulations



No matter where you live or what stage of development your business is in, there will always be rules and regulations you must be aware of. As cities, counties, states, and the federal government take action to protect the public, selling homegrown or homemade goods will continue to be regulated. UPDATE!  March 20, 2018 The […]

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Day-to-Day, Getting Started, Living the Life, Success Stories

Setting Up for Successful Hatching



I’m getting excited for spring, as we’re about to start hatching season here at Pleasant Valley Farm! Each spring, the poultry help to provide a boost to our income at a time when there are plenty of expenses on the farm. And while I’ve been making a modest income for quite a few years now, […]

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Finding Your Niche, Getting Started, Record Keeping

Three Tips To Go From Hobby To Hustle



One of the great things about making a living on your homestead is earning an income doing things you love. But there are some things to keep in mind to successfully transition from hobby to work. If you want your hobby to be a successful business venture, you need to treat it as a business! […]

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Finding Your Niche, Getting Started, Living the Life, Market Yourself, Uncategorized

Selling In A Farmer’s Market: How To Plan For The Upcoming Growing Season



Growing and selling produce in a Farmer’s Market seems to have become all the rage. As more and more people look to add non-GMO, pesticide-free fruits and vegetables to their table, local markets have blossomed. The growth is not found solely in big cities but is also in high demand in rural America. Customers want […]

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Diversify, Finding Your Niche, Getting Started, Rules and Regulations

Getting started in a soap business



If you have lots of extra goat milk, and you’re tired of just feeding it to your pigs and chickens, what can you do with it that would also bring in a little extra income? Most people immediately think of selling milk, ice cream, yogurt, or cheese, but those types of businesses require a big […]

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