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The goal of good soil management is to meet essential plant needs for water, nutrients, oxygen, and a medium to hold their roots with as little management as possible.

Each year, thousands of people around the globe use the Penn State Extension Agricultural Alternatives publications to make farming decisions that impact profitability.

In order to grow food with a minimum of external inputs, organic producers need to understand much about the biology of plants and ecological systems.

This article outlines basic recipes for potting media and research on organic transplant production.

Creating a good plan for crop rotation in an easy-to-read map has many benefits.

This article outlines three tips to help empower you to grow more revenues from the garden.

Connect with fellow farmers to share insights, tackle challenges, and learn practical skills for sustainable, successful farming.

Los pimientos se prestan bien para la producción agrícola a pequeña escala y a tiempo parcial.

Una tarea importante al iniciar una nueva empresa es elaborar un plan de negocios que sea una "hoja de ruta" para guiar el futuro del negocio o la empresa.

This checklist is meant to be used as a guide as you examine prospective farm properties for lease or purchase.

Value-added agriculture offers important benefits for farmers interested in diversification of their farm operations. This article provides an overview of value-added agriculture and tips for getting started.

Small-scale farming can be a very satisfying lifestyle, but to be financially successful you also need to view your operation as a business.

Hay muy poco dinero de subvenciones disponible, pero aquí hay algunos recursos de organizaciones que tienen subvenciones y prestamos que le pueden ayudar a comenzar o hacer crecer su granja.

Are you ready to invest in planning for your farm? The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Farm Vitality Grant Program will reimburse 75% of costs up to $15,000.

Take a virtual tour of a few of Lehigh and Northampton Counties' various farms that participate in the Lehigh Valley Open Gate Farm Tours!

Honey bees can be managed to produce many products, but they are even more valued for the major role they play in pollination of agricultural crops.

Are you raising poultry and wondering what rules apply to you? The following summary states where you can sell your poultry depending on how it was processed and what other regulations apply.

Marketing success drives business success. This video gives an overview of the aspects to developing a strong marketing strategy.

Usted hizo un estudio de viabilidad para su idea de empresa agrícola y ahora desea comenzar a cultivar. ¿Cuál es el próximo paso?

This publication provides information about hemp, including production history, policies, uses, market challenges, and production practices. It also includes sample budgets for production.

With many varieties and high consumer consumption, potatoes fit well with many small growers and can be marketed through various outlets.

Many moons ago I was given the advice to "learn from the mistakes of others—it's too expensive to make all the mistakes on your own!" As a beginning farmer, I made more than a few mistakes. Here's an opportunity to learn from my mistakes.

Penn State has teamed up with establishing farmers to help new farmers become more profitable, productive, and sustainable.

Muchas granjas urbanas tienen múltiples fuentes de financiamiento y una superficie limitada para producir sus cultivos.

Muchos cultivos hortícolas se prestan bien a la producción a pequeña escala. Estos cultivos pueden generar ingresos y ganancias sustanciales con un acre de producción.