Archive: Farming Advice
Whether you have invested your money into a ranch and farm property or inherited a family farm, the goal may be to engage in cattle operations. Many people have the desire to have cows on the farm but they do know how to start this process. Like most endeavors, this requires a planned approach and [...]
Organic food is grown and processed without the use of fertilizers or pesticides other than those derived from a natural source. Within the U.S., organic production of food began in the late 1940s. The industry has grown and many retail food stores now specialize in organic products. There are over 40 state agencies and private [...]
A natural food crop is minimally processed and does not contain any flavorings, food colors, sweeteners, antibiotics, or hormones not originally found in the food. The words “natural food” or “all natural food” are often used on food labels. The varying, and sometimes vague, definitions for these terms often lead to their misuse in advertising [...]
Those who work in the association management business commonly exclaim that there is an association for everything. You never realize how true this is until you do a search for the most obscure topic and find an association related to it. Farming is a more common career and thus, there are many associations related to [...]
People who are interested in animal behavior, biotechnology, veterinary sciences, or managing a farm should consider a degree in animal science. Colleges throughout the U.S. offer certificate, undergraduate, and graduate degree programs in this field. Many of these are offered in conjunction with state agriculture departments. Once they are enrolled in a program, students will [...]
People who like to study and care for animals may opt for careers in animal science or the related fields of veterinary science or farm management. To have a career in animal science, a bachelor’s degree is usually required. These programs focus on sustainable systems, their management, physiology, animal welfare, nutrition, and genetics. The farm [...]
The amount of farmland in the United States is limited. The 2007 Census of Agriculture reported that there is approximately 922 million acres of farmland in the U.S. This represents 40.8 percent of the total land area in the country. Of the country’s farmland, cropland represents 44.1 percent, with approximately 406.5 million acres. There are [...]
It seems the land rush for farmland has begun and it is occurring far outside the borders of the U.S. Investors are acquiring farmland worldwide, betting on the increasing price of food, while hedging against breakdowns in worldwide trade. Governments and private investors alike are getting in on the action, scooping up land in remote [...]
Commodities are items found in nature or that can be easily made. They are made and sold by various companies around the world. The quality of a commodity does not differ depending on which organization sells it. One company’s commodity is not distinguishable from another’s, from a quality standpoint. Examples of commodities include milk, gold, [...]
Indiana is located in the Midwestern U.S., within the Great Lakes region. It ranks number 38 in terms of U.S. land area. The valleys of the state have fertile soil, especially the Whitewater Valley, known for farming. With a humid continental climate, the state has a growing season of 155 days within the north and [...]
