What Does It Mean To Work In Acres Not Hours?
In agriculture circles it is not uncommon to see the phrase: “To those that work in acres not hours,” but what does that mean? Farming and ranching is a career known for its long hours…
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Why Our Farm Is Not Organic . . .
Often one of the first questions I am asked when I say I am a 4th generation farmer from Montana is: are you organic? The short answer is no. However, like most things in agriculture,…
View PostMarketing 101: How Do Farmers Market Our Crops?
Marketing is as diverse and complex as the agricultural industry. Every farm has a different marketing strategy and often each crop is marketed differently. Marketing is also difficult to simplify for the purpose of a…
View PostWhat is it like to be a female farmer?
In part 4 (and final) of our common questions series – I will attempt to answer a question that is unique to female farmers. “What is it like to be a female farmer?” It is…
View PostDoes size matter?
We have now reached part 3 of our common questions series. I actually had a difficult time thinking of another topic to discuss, even though there are plenty of questions commonly asked of farmers and…
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