Farm Talk

For his birthday, my son received a farm play set from Walmart that he had been asking for.  As we opened up all of the small pieces, I was a little bit appalled at what passes for a “farm” these days.  It used to be that a farm set would have all the animals, and perhaps a big tractor, but this farm set seemed to focus on factory farms and had more farm equipment than animals. Read more about Let's Change the "Norm"

If you have land that could be planted to a crop such as alfalfa, oats or another hay-type crop, you can generate passive income by leasing it out to local farmers.  This is a great way to utilize the land you have without having to invest in expensive haying equipment or deal with the maintenance.  If you have animals that eat hay, you can also sharecrop the land and get a percentage of the hay for no cost. Read more about Unused Fertile Land? Lease it Out

Making the most of the space you have is ever important as land prices jump and more people try to go back to the land.  Farming on small acreages can be a very rewarding and profitable venture, and can give you the opportunity to make a living from home.  The following books can help give you some ideas to get your own small profitable farm started. Read more about Farming for Small Acreages Books

Many of us dream of one day earning our living away from the standard 9-5 job.  Some of us even imagine being able to make a living off the land we own or hope to own.  What could be better than waking up on your own small farm, working closely with the land, and bringing home a paycheck for all that enjoyment?  While the reality may be a little dirtier, the work a little harder, and the results a little smaller, it is possible to earn a living from a small farm. Read more about Can You Make a Living at a Farmer's Market?