Skip to content Log Splitter Manufacturer Directory April 18, 2019August 10, 2016 by farmingmag We’ve listed the manufacturers, how to contact them and some salient features. Maybe you can’t get to the Woodsmen’s Field Days in Boonville, New York, Aug. 19-21, to look at log splitters. And maybe you can’t talk with knowledgeable woodlot owners like Matt … Read more
Skip to content Choosing a Portable Sawmill April 29, 2019September 1, 2014 by farmingmag You’ve decided to take advantage of your woodlot and invest in a portable sawmill, allowing you to build some farm infrastructure or offer your milled wood products for sale. Perhaps providing sawmill services to other woodlot owners is part of your … Read more
USDA Releases Results of First Farmland Landlord Survey Since 1999 Staff, September 4, 2015 Working Lands Enterprise Board Announces Upcoming Grant Availability Staff, September 4, 2015 Deadline to Enroll in Key Farm Bill Safety Net Programs Approaches Staff, September 4, 2015 Central New York Farm Progress Show – Sept 11-12, 2015 Staff, September 4, 2015 … Read more
Skip to content Firewood and Furance Edition: Beyond the Smoke May 3, 2019July 1, 2014 by farmingmag Outdoor hydronic wood boilers, commonly known as outdoor wood furnaces, have increased in popularity, and on-farm use has grown. As wood is a renewable resource, and many farmers already maintain forested acreage for firewood harvest, hydronic wood boilers … Read more
Harvesting High-Value Trees For Profit April 21, 2019August 28, 2017 by farmingmag Although a diverse range of trees can be harvested, value of end product varies significantly. There’s a commercial value of some sort to almost everything on a woodlot. However, the most financial gain can be found in high-value trees. These highly sought after … Read more
The Busy Life of a Christmas Tree Farm Owner April 19, 2019July 11, 2016 by farmingmag For Northeast tree growers, the holiday season starts now! It just smells like Christmas on a Christmas tree farm – no matter what time of year. No matter what season, these specialized woodlot farms are busy. In fact, Christmas … Read more