Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York
NOFA-NY:Farmers and consumers working together for sustainability and better food We are New York’s leading non‐profit organization providing programs...
10 Small Farm Ideas, from Organic Farming to Chickens & Goats.
Want to quit your job and become a farmer? That is exactly what all these folks did. Are you thinking about starting a small-scale, urban, hobby farming busi...
What nobody told me about small farming: I can’t make a living
People say we're "rich in other ways," but that doesn't fix the ugly fact that most farms are unsustainable
4 Tips for Sizing Up ‘Grass-Fed’ and ‘Organic’ Meat
What the labels tell you about nutrition and humane care
Venison and Other Wild Game Meat: Is It Really Organic?
Buying organic meat at the grocery store is a booming business; while some families haven't had the option to eat healthier protein, hunting families have been eating organic for a long, long time. - Deer Week
How mixing up the farm helps farming generations to survive
Diversification and innovation are proving to be a key factor in the survival of multi-generation farming families.
Many Ways to Make an Extra Buck Farming
Diversification never really went away, but farms did become more specialized — focusing on dairy, pork or grain production — during the 20th century.
How to Work Successfully With Non-Farming Landowners
A successful, long-term farm tenure arrangement between farmer and non-farming landowner depends on good communication, and can help you decide whether or not you, as the leasee can realistically m…
Why Organic Restaurant Certification Matters
More restaurants are getting their entire business—not just certain menu items—certified as organic. Read more on sustainable food blog Civil Eats!
Learn About Hobby Farms Vs. Homesteading
What is hobby farming and how is it different from a small farm? Find out if it's the right course for your agrarian dreams.
Fast Facts about Farming
Learn new facts about agriculture in each issue of Successful Farming magazine.
What on Earth Is an Urban Farm?
Learn about urban farming including how it differs from typical gardening and larger farms. Urban farming involves both plant and animal life.
What Makes Farming Worth It?
A life lived in farming, is a life well lived; though it does not come without obstacles, hurdles and heartache. It’s not a glamorous life with it’s late nights, early mornings, dirty boots, hard work, tough decisions and foiled plans. It can be isolating and depressing but somehow it is wonderful still. So, what keeps …
What will you need to overcome the big farm business risks of the next decade?
Although change has always been a part of farming, we all know that the speed of change has been ramping up since the millennium.
How to Start Worm Farming
Earthworms are amazing garden pals – and powerful composters. Learn how to harness their talents by vermicomposting, and start your own home DIY worm farm now!
Farming with Mother Nature isn't easy
Every year in agriculture is a gamble. Markets. Mother Nature. Consumer demand. Each effects agriculture and the farm and ranch families.
How Will Autonomy Change Farming?
Since the tractor replaced the horse and buggy over a century ago, farming has continued moving towards full autonomy. With more and more machines replacing typical farming roles, it leads to the question: How will autonomy change farming?
The right lender to grow with the farming industry
AgAmerica Lending is a financial institution that specializes in the farming, ranching, berry, fruit and citrus industries.
Would you burn working capital to keep farming?
Consider goals; business, family, personal. Next, look at the current business position. It often takes years to build working capital, only to find it can be depleted rapidly
3 simple farming tips to remember
Restaurants are helping to drive carbon farming practices
The industry that's bigger than agriculture and retail can incentivize regenerative land management practices.
