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Successful Farming Despite Rogue Weather Patterns

Killer frost, monsoon rains and drought have been our concerns since the first seed was deliberately pushed into the earth by a human hand. We have always been at the mercy of weather patterns, but we knew to plan for bad years. Extreme climatic changes have now taken the issue to a level of urgency. […]

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Farm Planning: Niche Markets Broaden Income Streams

A challenge many farmers face is making their business more profitable. So, for many, farm planning means moving beyond traditional products and produce and branching out into niche markets. Although these markets vary greatly, often they are a new, and steady, income stream for the savvy farmer. Potato Vodka For Dorcas Roehrs and David Souza, farmers in New York […]

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