fmagadmin Helpful Tips for Handling Cattle Safely April 15, 2019June 12, 2017 by farmingmag Every year, we hear of someone killed by a protective cow or bull. Raising cattle is a great way of life. However, keep in mind that these animals can turn aggressive. Being prepared will keep you and your cattle safe. We all … Read more
The Biobased Economy: A Look Into The (Bio) Plastics Sector April 16, 2019September 26, 2016 by farmingmag Biobased products enable farmers to cash in by growing a new crop, finding a new market or making use of farm waste products. Biobased products enable farmers to cash in by growing a new crop, finding a new … Read more
Do you want to help conserve our natural environment? Obtaining a forestry degree is one of the most critical steps you can take in order to educate yourself and learn what it takes to work forest services. One of the most basic requirements to gain an entry level employment in this field is to obtain … Read more
A key to successful maple syrup marketing is to have the consumer as excited about your product at the point of purchase as they are after it has been taken home. Part of that take-home success involves the packaging of the syrup itself. To many in the maple syrup market, glass is the industry standard. … Read more
Light breed horses are most often bred and raised to become saddle horses. Originally, draft horses, were bred and raised for working in the fields, transporting people and goods and working in the woods. While many draft horse owners today continue to use their heavy horses for similar types of work and/or for competition, there … Read more
Tips on how marketing your maple business can bring in the dough By Yelena Tischenko You’ve spent countless hours tapping trees and facing the frigid Northeast air for your maple syrup. You collected your sap, but what comes next? With all the new technology now, it’s hard to figure out what works and what doesn’t … Read more