Agricultural Alternatives
The goal of the Agricultural Alternatives series is to help you evaluate all aspects of a given enterprise before you commit your time and money. Whether you are a full-time farmer looking to diversify or a part-time farmer looking to generate additional income from your property, there are many important issues to consider when selecting a new enterprise.
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ArticlesProducción de Papa
Debido a la amplia diversidad de tipos y el alto consumo por los consumidores, las papas son una buena opción empresarial para muchos productores. -
ArticlesSeguro para Empresas AgrÃcolas
Si usted tiene actualmente una empresa agrÃcola o está decidiendo empezar un negocio agrÃcola, obtener seguro debe ser parte de su estrategia para la administración de riesgos. -
ArticlesEntendiendo la Responsabilidad Civil AgrÃcola
Como propietario de un negocio agrÃcola o de alguien que arrienda las tierras para su disposición agrÃcola, usted se enfrenta a problemas de responsabilidad civil. -
ArticlesPresupuestos para Tomar Decisiones AgrÃcolas
Los administradores de granjas deben tomar decisiones todos los dÃas. Algunas decisiones tienen consecuencias vitales para el negocio de la granja, mientras que otros no son tan cruciales. -
ArticlesCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Community-supported agriculture (CSA) is a concept designed to encourage relationships between consumers and growers. -
ArticlesAgritainment
Many small-scale and part-time farms may increase income by offering agritainment opportunities. -
ArticlesEarthworm Production
Most commercially raised worms live in surface litter and feed on decaying organic matter. -
ArticlesWine Grape Production
Grapes are produced in many areas throughout the Commonwealth and lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations. -
ArticlesUnderstanding Your Federal Farm Income Taxes
Basic concepts and applications of federal income tax law for farmers. -
ArticlesUnderstanding Agricultural Liability
As soon as someone enters your property, whether invited or not, you have some form of responsibility for that person's safety. -
ArticlesMaple Syrup Production
The production of maple syrup requires access to suitable woodland and many hours of labor within a short season. -
ArticlesElk Production
Commercial elk farming has seen steady growth because of increasing demand for deer products and minimal acreage requirements for production. -
ArticlesTomato Production
Many marketing opportunities are available for small-scale growers, making it easier for growers to find niche and more substantial markets. -
ArticlesDeveloping a Roadside Farm Market
Retailing directly to consumers can be a viable alternative marketing strategy and means of increasing profits for many small-scale agricultural ventures. -
ArticlesBison Production
Bison adapt to a wide range of environments, feed sources, and management systems. -
ArticlesDairy Heifer Production
In most herds, dairy farmers replace 25 to 30 percent of the herd each year. These replacements represent a significant financial investment. -
ArticlesCooperatives
Cooperatives are an ancient concept where a group works together to meet common needs. This informal arrangement evolved over time into a business organization. -
ArticlesRed Deer Production
Potential producers will need to be very active in marketing their product and be aware of the special handling requirements involved with deer. -
ArticlesWatermelon Production
There are multiple markets for growers with 5 acres or fewer. Many field operations - such as land preparation, planting, and harvesting - can be custom-hired. -
ArticlesBeef Background Production
Backgrounding is a beef production system that involves maximal use of pasture and forages from the time calves are weaned until they are placed in a feedlot. -
ArticlesBroccoli Production
Initial investment in broccoli production is relatively low and can be productive throughout the summer and early fall. -
ArticlesPumpkin Production
Pumpkins are well-suited to small-scale and part-time farming operations. Marketing opportunities, such as wholesale, retail, and pick-your-own, are options. -
ArticlesRabbit Production
Rabbit farming has grown from raising a few rabbits for family consumption to large commercial operations with hundreds of rabbits. -
ArticlesSnap Bean Production
Initial investment is relatively low, and field operations—such as land preparation, planting, and mechanical harvesting—can be custom-hired. -
ArticlesStrawberry Production
The high value of strawberries creates potential for sizable profit from a small planting; however, the potential for serious problems also exists.
