Corn is one of my staple crops for both us and the animals, but it has a high demand for plant nutrients. Corn is usually fertilized during planting, then again 4 weeks later. The first...
Category: Field and Garden
You don't need a lot of land to have a functional and profitable farm. Whether you're thinking 1 acre, 10 acres, or maybe a bit more, there's a plan that will fit your goals. Identify a farming...
Most Productive Crops For Self Sufficiency ( for food and feed)
Self-sufficiency is the key to stability, reliability, and wethering the trials that come your way. Corn is perhaps the best food and feed crop, except sweet corn. Sweet corn is too...
Whether growing cash crops or feed crops, the small farm has unique considerations. Here's a list that I would recommend to anyone interested in starting out on small properties. Onions Onions...
If you want to farm, here's your starting point. Corn is perhaps the best field crop for new farmers. It's easy to plant, grow, and sell. Produce like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers are more...
I asked over a hundred small-acreage farmers for their best advice. We came up with a list of starter crops, and some basic starting tips to get you going. Be sure to read through it...