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Expert advice, opinions, and observations on organic row crops from farmers and industry experts.
6 Tips for Buying Organic Farm Equipment
Profit potential is a compelling reasons farmers go organic. But even though price premiums are high, it’s still possible to end up in a financial hole. How could that happen? One of the most common reasons is overspending on organic farm equipment. Investing too much in organic farm equipment, too soon Good news: you have […]
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Organic Specialty Markets Offer Farm Diversity and Profit
Financial investors know it’s smart to diversify assets. It helps protect against volatility and reduce risk – and this same advice holds true for farming. Diversifying your operation with organic specialty markets can help increase or stabilize your bottom line. If you have organic acres, you’re already serving a niche market, and that puts you […]
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Beginning Row Crop Farm Quickly Expands Organic Acres
Growing up in a rural community and working on family members’ farms, Nick Casey always wanted his own operation. But it seemed almost impossible to get into farming without being grandfathered in. Especially in central Illinois, where farms are typically 2,000 to 4,000 acres in size. “I didn’t have the cash to buy a farm […]
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Organic Planting Dates: Sometimes Starting Later is Better
If you’re an organic farmer, what are the ideal organic planting dates? Most conventional farmers are primed to plant early because it often maximizes yield potential. Seed treatments can protect against cooler soil temperatures and herbicides can deal with weeds. But organic farmers have to tackle these problems with other means. We have to think […]
- Transition Playbook Starting an organic operation can set you up for success. Or struggles. Find out how to take control of your organic profits.
- Guide to Organic Weed Management You can grow organics. And have clean fields, too. Learn how to effectively control weeds on your farm.
- Organic Farm Equipment Guide Discover the key reasons to buy — or not buy — equipment for your organic farm.
- 7 Stumbling Blocks to Organic Row Crop Business Plans Success starts with a realistic business plan. Here’s common mistakes and how to maximize long-term returns.
- Avoiding Organic Transition Pitfalls Mistakes made transitioning from conventional to organic can cost you big. See how to avoid the most common pitfalls.
- FAQs Got questions? Find what you need to know about transitioning to organics, weed management, equipment, and more.
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6 Tips for Buying Organic Farm Equipment
Profit potential is a compelling reasons farmers go organic. But even though price premiums are high, it’s still possible to end up in a financial hole. How could that happen? One of the most common reasons is overspending on organic farm equipment. Investing too much in organic farm equipment, too soon Good news: you have […]
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Organic Specialty Markets Offer Farm Diversity and Profit
Financial investors know it’s smart to diversify assets. It helps protect against volatility and reduce risk – and this same advice holds true for farming. Diversifying your operation with organic specialty markets can help increase or stabilize your bottom line. If you have organic acres, you’re already serving a niche market, and that puts you […]
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Beginning Row Crop Farm Quickly Expands Organic Acres
Growing up in a rural community and working on family members’ farms, Nick Casey always wanted his own operation. But it seemed almost impossible to get into farming without being grandfathered in. Especially in central Illinois, where farms are typically 2,000 to 4,000 acres in size. “I didn’t have the cash to buy a farm […]
