Losing 40 Acres of Ag Land Per Hour

I read a statistic today that has me totally on fire with more determination than ever to get the word out, and to help small farmers succeed. That statistic was from American Farmland Trust. The statistic they posted on their website was that over 40 acres of U. S. farm and ranch land are lost every hour. This loss is due to urban spreading, and development. I know this to be true, I watched Denver, Phoenix, and Las Vegas the last few years take more and more land and put houses, shopping ce...
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What’s In a Niche Farm

  Niche Farming There are many things that you can grow that are considered specialty products. When you are first starting out it is always best to specialize in something that is not readily available in your area. It will also promote your status to semi-expert right away. For example:  There are 3 greenhouses in a 50 mile radius of your home. The are your standard greenhouses and have been in business for years.  You could not compete very well as they have a solid customer bas...
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