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I think it starts with having a positive culture around the farm. Once everyone is on the same page, it becomes easier to work and avoid injuries. We observe the simple safety measures and stick reminders at various locations.

At times, demand drives a lot of people into a venture, leading to overproduction. It depends on how you see the situation. If you can source for a market and have them come for the timber, then selling the trees can be an excellent idea.

The depth and space a farmer opts for will depend on the variety of potatoes being grown. In most cases, smooth soil at a depth of up to 20 centimeters will allow the plants to grow well.

How is the situation around your area? Some years back, the number of farms around our town was dropping. However, there has been a steady increase in the number of people farming on a part-time or full-time basis. Also, more people are getting into farming, with an eagerness to adopt the latest...

Any farmer will tell you that farming is a risky business. Sometimes, the strategies we put in place don't work, leading to massive losses. In the Netherlands, three to four farmers go bankrupt every day of the week. According to a USDA census, only 43 percent of American farms were profitable...

The licorice plant (Helichrysum petiolare) is not edible. What is grown is a licorice extract taken from the root of a plant that grows in many areas. A harvest of licorice takes three to five years.

I believe that a good vet is practical about their commitment. Some of them consult for a lot of people and can be unavailable at times because of taking up too much work.

I agree that it may be too ambitious as a beginner to raise fish in a 1-acre pond. From what I've heard, the number will depend on the type of fish in question. Most ponds can support approximately 500 pounds of fish per acre.

Our vet offers personalized care to pets and livestock and is always available. We trust and always follow his directions. At times finding the right one can take a while.

As a farmer, to what extent have you embraced technology? My target is to adopt apps that can help me monitor crops each day. What are your thoughts on the use of drones?

It has recently emerged as an alternative source of controlled crop growth. In 2020, many people weren't comfortable visiting grocery stores after CDC classified them as places of high contamination. Either way, vertical farming could provide food security in the future.

I agree that it will be risky to start mushroom farming without identifying a ready market. How long do mushrooms take to mature, and is it better to grow them indoors or outdoors?

On the one hand, Trump still believes he won the election and hopes that the result gets overturned. On the other, he is pushing for a higher stimulus payment amount. What a year this has been for American democracy!

I'd expect that the goats would be driven out farther than the cattle because of their inquisitive nature. Do you think that pigs and poultry can work well together? I am assuming that the poultry would clean up any spilled grain if the farmer opts for a bulk feeder for the pigs.

I see people paying for Facebook advertising, and some say that it works for them. Your page seems to have been getting likes and comments due to the weddings; you could choose to showcase what else your farm offers.

Mushrooms are among the most profitable crops that you can grow on a small farm. There is usually a high demand for them, especially in my area, and sometimes a lack of supply. I am considering venturing into mushroom farming, but I am unsure about where to start?

Yes, at harvest time, the silk turns brown, but the husks remain green. Also, there should be at least one ear near the top. At other times, you may get another ear down the stalk. These lower ears mature later than the others at the top and are usually smaller in size.

I once found myself in a similar situation and learned the hard way. A majority of them come with batteries and fastening screws. The other possibility is that the shop forgot to pack the batteries for you.

Fresh-picked corn tastes much better than grocery store corn. It is advisable to harvest when the ears at the peak of perfection. We usually pick corn 20 days after the first silk appears. Again, corn is best harvested early in the morning.

Indeed, ruminants and poultry go well together. Most combinations that work will feature animals benefiting from being close to each other but don't directly compete for food. So, there wouldn't be any competition. @Holii, take an example of raising sheep and chickens together. The latter would...