Small Farms

Author(s) Adam Hady, Ron Kean. Thinking about raising poultry on a small scale? Whether as a hobby or as a source of food or extra income, the rai...

Author(s) Scott A. Sanford, John Hendrickson. Using proper storage methods, crops harvested in the fall can be stored in bins or bulk piles for 2-...

Author(s) Lowell Klessig, Mike Kroenke. A look at Wisconsin agriculture from 1992 to 1997 reveals a surprising trend: part-time farmers (people wh...

Author(s) Scott Sanford, John Panuska. Micro irrigation has numerous advantages over sprinkler irrigation and can be used in greenhouses, orchard...

Author(s) Adam A. Hady. Producing Poultry on Pasture (A3908-01) is the first in a new series of publications called "Poultry for Small Farms &...

Author(s) Adam A. Hady. Pasture Poultry Ark is the second publication in a new series called Poultry for Small Farms & Backyards that addresse...

Author(s) Aerica Opatik. An increasing number of sheep are being raised on small farms instead of on large ranches. New and emerging specialty mar...

Author(s) Jody Padgham. Farmers increase their risk and exposure to lawsuits by marketing their products directly to consumers.The public has beco...

Author(s) Adam A. Hady, Ron Kean.  Urban chickens are popular, but are they for your home or your community? If you are a homeowner thinking of r...

Author(s) Kristin Krokowski, Terry Gaouette. Covers marketing terms, the four primary marketing strategies, how to develop and implement a marketi...

Author(s) Aerica Bjurstrom, Dave Wachter.  If you're thinking about starting a small-scale goat operation, learn the basics before deciding wheth...

Author(s) Rhonda Gildersleeve. If you are thinking about raising beef cattle on a small scale, this publication will help you consider key aspects...

Author(s) Jody Padgham. Farmers who sell their products by direct marketing need to take the time to reflect on successes and failures in the busi...

Author(s) Bill Wright. Institutions such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes can offer new and profitable markets to farmers who can respond ...

Author(s) Bill Wright. For farmers, there are several advantages to selling directly to restaurants. First, restaurants provide a steady market th...

Author(s) Rose Skora. Both farm stands and pick-your-own operations are a great way to connect with customers and make your products available to ...

Author(s) Bill Wright. Farm marketing, while challenging, is an exciting and rewarding business. The direct marketing arena is experiencing vigoro...

Author(s) Bill Wright. Marketing research helps identify and define marketing opportunities and problems, allows you to evaluate your marketing ef...

Author(s) Rose Skora. The $11.8 billion that tourists spend in Wisconsin and the $16.8 billion that agriculture contributes to the state economy c...

Author(s) Rose Skora. Whether you are currently a meat producer or thinking of starting a livestock business and selling directly to consumers, th...

Author(s) Bill Wright. Before producing a crop, growers need to know its market potential. Developing a marketing plan for each individual crop wi...

Author(s) Jody Padgham. An attractive and inviting display is crucial for anyone selling farm products directly to customers. It may seem obvious ...

Author(s) Rose Skora. Participating in a farmers' market can be a good business option for producers. For farmers who attend a number of markets t...

Author(s) Rose Skora. One of the challenges faced by farmers who direct market their products is determining the target market. What do your custo...

Author(s) S. Huntziger, Z. Miller, M. Peterson, D. Wachter. Swine production has long been a staple of Wisconsin agriculture. If you're thinking a...

Author(s) Jody Padgham. Many of us who sell at farmers' markets are often asked, "Is your (lamb, corn, cheese, chicken, melon, etc.) organic?" Con...

Author(s) Bill Wright. Community-supported agriculture (CSA) refers to a partnership between a farmer and a community of supporters. At the beginn...

Author(s) Jody Padgham. Direct delivery marketing allows a producer access to customers without the challenges of negotiating sales space in a ret...

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Author(s) Jody Padgham. When taking on the role of a direct marketer of your own products, you are also stepping into the position of customer ser...

Author(s) Bill Wright. While stories about contaminated food make headlines from time to time, as a direct marketer you are in an excellent positi...

Author(s) Rose Skora. Laws that govern the employment of farm workers in Wisconsin can be complex and confusing. Determining the appropriate agenc...

Author(s) Rose Skora. The good news for anyone new to direct marketing is that there are a wide variety of marketing options available for farm pr...

Author(s) Jody Padgham. Cooperatives (commonly referred to as co-ops) have played a significant role in Wisconsin agriculture and have the potenti...

Author(s) Greg Lawless, Editor; Introduction by Rose Skora. This detailed book is built around information presented at meat marketing workshops a...

Author(s) Yves Berger, Claire Mikolayunas, David Thomas. Raising sheep for dairy production is a small but growing industry, centered in the uppe...