asdf 25 http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news daily 1 2010-11-17T13:38:38Z http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/in-market You can greatly increase your market day bottom line by taking some time to evaluate how you plan to sell your products at the farmer’s market. Here are some things customers (and market managers) will expect to see from you. No publisher Brian Moyer 2013-05-17T15:45:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/want-to-raise-livestock-only-do-it-if-you-love-it Know what the number one answer for "what do you think it takes to farm?" You HAVE to love what you do – you have to enjoy it! No publisher Jodi Torock 2013-05-16T19:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/acquiring-farmland Recently I have been receiving a lot of requests for help finding farmland to buy or lease. I wanted share a collection of resources to help you find land and considerations to make before you rent or buy. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-05-16T17:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/prevent-insect-problems-in-cucurbits Cucumbers, Summer Squash, and Winter Squash have a number of serious pests: cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and vine borer. Cucumber beetles also transmit bacterial wilt, squash mosaic virus, increase the incidence of powdery mildew, black rot and powdery mildew. Make sure you use cultural controls to manage these pests from the start! No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-05-16T06:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/market-season-is-nearly-upon-us-1 For consumers (and some very enthusiastic vendors), this time of year elicits shrikes of excitement and sheer joy as people line up to see which vendor has the early asparagus, rhubarb, or coveted dry beans preserved from fall harvest. No publisher Carla Snyder 2013-05-02T20:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/marketing-poultry-slaughtered-under-usda-exemption Are you raising poultry and wondering what rules apply to you? No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-05-02T20:05:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/pricing-power "What should I be pricing my melons at?" Take a step back and incorporate price into your marketing plan. No publisher John Berry 2013-05-02T19:50:33Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/get-weeds-when-they-are-small It is easy to let weeds go in the rush of spring planting. Try not to forget that a little time spent managing weeds now can save you huge amounts of time later. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-05-02T16:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/preventative-disease-management-in-fruit It is critical to manage fruit diseases before you have them. Whether organic or not management is usually protective, not curative. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-05-02T16:12:04Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/learn-about-low-interest-microloans-of-up-to-35-000 Free Webinar April 10, 7-8pm EST Join the Cornell Small Farms Program and FSA Senior Loan Specialist Carrie Novak for this One-Time Opportunity No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-03-28T06:32:49Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/the-young-grower-alliance-2013-a-place-to-learn-lead-and-connect No publisher Catherine Lara 2013-03-28T06:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/is-an-fsa-micro-loan-right-for-my-farm FSA recently launched their new micro-loan program. If you are a new farmer who needs a loan of less than $35,000 the micro-loan program might be a good fit. No publisher all 2013-03-28T06:10:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/looking-ahead-to-spring-pasture-management Here are some practical tips when looking to manage pastures this spring. No publisher Mena Hautau 2013-03-14T12:25:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/spring-is-sheep-shearing-season-1 As you are about to shear your sheep this spring I thought you might want to review our sheep shearing videos. Mike Fournier, Penn State Extension demonstrates the six shearing positions as well as tool maintenance. No publisher Brian Moyer 2013-03-14T12:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/the-buzz-on-social-media Check out this event featuring new farmers from our area talking about social media. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-03-13T22:00:23Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/plan-for-pest-and-disease-management-now Once the season gets rolling there are so many things to do it can be hard to keep up. To prevent pest and disease problems it is a good idea to come up with a plan now. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-03-03T18:55:30Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/is-your-poultry-profitable Right now, livestock farmers are in a difficult position. Feed prices have skyrocketed and it can be difficult to pass that entire increase on to our customers without having very expensive chicken that might be out of the range of most of our customers. We might need to raise our prices to help recoup some of the cost but we also need to find areas where we can improve efficiencies, cut costs, and know where our greatest expenses lie. No publisher Brian Moyer 2013-03-02T13:15:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/exploring-the-small-farm-dream-starting-march-7-and-april-11 Exploring the Small Farm Dream is a course for people who are thinking about starting a farm. No publisher John Berry 2013-03-01T19:40:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/tractor-safety-workshop-coming-up Join us for tractor and machinery safety training April 4th from 2-6pm in Perkasie PA. Penn State Extension and Blooming Glen Farm will be hosting a tractor safety workshop for seasonal farmers, interns and farmers who have not received any safety training and may have become complacent about the dangers. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-02-28T19:35:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/new-guide-to-urban-farming-in-new-york-state Are you interested in or currently farming in a city? Do you wonder how to access land, how to reclaim a contaminated site, how to maximize use of a small growing space, or how to most successfully target your urban market? No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-02-27T19:00:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/landowners-and-farmers-invited-to-attend-informational-leasing-meetings The State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC) and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) are sponsoring three regional meetings for landowners and farmers on March 7th, March 12th, and March 14th to discuss leasing experiences, resources, and opportunities. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-02-27T18:55:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/obtaining-honey-bees One question prospective beekeepers have is: “Where will I get the bees?” There are four possibilities. Package bees, nucs, swarms and established colonies. No publisher Scott Guiser 2013-02-07T17:30:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/courses-for-new-vegetable-growers-start-this-april Join us for Introduction to Vegetable Production, a course for people planning to make the leap from vegetable gardening to production for profit and beginning vegetable producers who are ready to refine their techniques in order to optimize their production and profit. Penn State Extension is offering this course in Eastern and Western PA. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-02-07T17:20:00Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/funding-for-sustainable-farm-projects The FruitGuys Community Fund, established in 2012 as a non-profit, fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives, is pleased to announce funding to support sustainability projects for small- to mid-size farms. PA farms in the Delaware Valley qualify for this program. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-02-07T17:03:47Z News Item http://extension.psu.edu/business/start-farming/news/2013/thinking-about-spring-vegetable-production Spring is in the air. “What?” you say, “It is the coldest day of the year.” Well that may be true but as farmers I am sure you are all busy thinking about spring already. No publisher Tianna DuPont 2013-01-24T21:02:11Z News Item