Buying a farm can be a thrilling prospect, but where do you start looking? First, what kind of farm do you want? Certain crops only grow in certain parts of the country, so that decision should be made first. Look at the types of crops that you would like to grow and then look at [...]
Everyone has their idea of what living on a farm is like- the stereotypes, the misconceptions and the outright stupid ideas abound. So, what is it really like to live on a farm then? Farm-life starts early, in most cases before the dawn hours. Depending on the size of the farm and the work that [...]
No matter when you come to the conclusion that you want to be a farmer, you have to make sure that you find the right farm for you. You do not want to be a beef farmer if you are a vegan, and you do not want to try to grow a southern climate crop [...]
Where is the best place to have a farm? The simplest answer to that question is probably: where your crops will grow. But nothing in life is ever easy, so you should consider a few basic facts. What will you be growing on your farm? Some crops will only grow with specialized climates. Some crops [...]
We have all seen it in our local grocery store- produce and even meats that are labeled as organic. The prices are slightly higher for these items, but why is that, and are organics really worth the extra price? To label their produce as organic, a farmer must comply with a rather lengthy list of [...]
Selling any real estate in the current economy can be really tough, but selling a farm might be even harder. Depending on the size, the location and the type of farm that you are trying to sell, yours has to stand out and be special to even get the first look. Selling a farm may [...]
The answer to the question “how to rent a farm” depends on which side of the equation that you intend to be on. If you are the person with the farm to rent, you have questions about how much to charge, how much the farm is worth to you and how to find the best, [...]
For some people the dream of buying a farm is a lifelong one: they play with toy animals and talk crops as soon as they can speak. They join FFA or other clubs and dream of nothing but soil and fertilizers. The moment they can do it, they buy a farm and live all their [...]
Owning and living on a farm can be a dream come true, or it could be a nightmare. If you buy the wrong farm or a farm that you do not know enough about, then you will be miserable, sad and possibly financially destroyed. Finding the right farm can make sure that you are happy [...]
Renting anything can be risky for both the landlord and the tenant. There has to be a legally binding contract that covers every detail no matter how small they may seem. The rent has to be fair, the landlord needs to be able to make a profit and the tenant needs to be able to [...]
