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Learn the basics of farms and farming, including crops, livestock, and natural resources, common to Pennsylvania and other Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states.

Are you a potential or existing farmer who is interested in learning about starting your own farm? Join us to learn more information on how to begin your journey!

Dairy goat production is an alternative livestock enterprise suitable for many small-scale or part-time livestock operations.

If you are considering launching a small farm enterprise but are not sure where to start, this series will give you the tools to start making choices to determine if farming is right for you.

Raspberry production is well suited to small farms, as a small area of raspberries can provide significant income and equipment needs for an acre or so of raspberries are not great.

Learn the basics of dairy goat production and how to manage your operation, including breeds and selection, nutritional needs, potential health problems, and marketing your product.

There are a number of management skills that each sheep or goat producer should have to be successful.

Egg production on a small scale is one of the oldest animal farming enterprises in recorded history. A small investment may yield several years of income.

Raising turkeys can be a satisfying educational activity as well as a source of economical, high-quality meat for your family and friends.

The growth of the craft brewery industry in the Northeast coupled with a series of hop shortages in the Pacific Northwest renewed interest in hop production in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

Compared to most other livestock enterprises, spring lamb production has lower investment costs and labor requirements, and quicker returns on investment.

Cantaloupe is a crop that is well-suited to small-scale and part-time farms and has multiple markets for growers.

Asparagus is a perennial crop that lends itself well to small-scale and part-time farming operations.

Peppers lend themselves well to small-scale and part-time farming operations.

Dry onions are a crop that lends itself well to small-scale and part-time farming operations.

Learn to build a successful agricultural business using market research methods to define and refine your business goals.

Learn the basics of sheep production and how to manage your operation, including breeds and selection, nutrition, health problems, grazing, and marketing.

Learn basic accounting principles and QuickBooks to run your farm business; this includes Chart of Accounts, Customer and Vendor centers, assets, and loans.

This guide walks you through the stages of developing a successful social media strategy that meets the goals and objectives of your Ag business.

The beef cow-calf business is well adapted to small-scale and part-time farmers who have land suitable for pasture and hay production.

Risk management can take many forms, including insurance, production diversification, and business structure.

The various types of budgets are used for different purposes and this publication provides information covering the most commonly used budgets in agriculture.

Learn how to sustainably manage beef cattle, sheep, and meat goats on pasture. Understand the variables concerning grazing systems, paddocks, fencing, and forage quality.

Woodlot owners can improve their woods for the future or cause damage from which they might not recover for generations.

It's time to get a dialogue started with family to determine a strategy for transferring farm assets that can help minimize stress and the potential tax burdens on your heirs.