Pecan Orchard Establishment FAQs
Whether you are starting an orchard or planting a few pecan trees to diversify your small farm, there are a number of things you should consider first such as recommended cultivars (cultivated varieties), tree spacing, and nutrition. Although there are a lot of...
2020 Average Farm Land Rental Rates and Farm Worker Wages
– Some of the most challenging conversations, in almost any relationship, are the ones about money. This is certainly true as farmers and landowners negotiate lease agreements, or managers and workers negotiate wages for the year ahead. As with all statistics,...
The Best of Florida from the 2020 Southeastern Hay Contest
Can we produce good hay in Florida? Apparently, we can, and very good hay!
Considering Starting a Small Farm or Alternative Ag Business? Do Your Homework First
– Stephen Greer, Santa Rosa County County Extension Director Thinking about starting a small farm enterprise or diversifying your existing operation? Starting a new venture of this kind is very exciting, but it can also be very challenging. The challenges are...