Selecting a small grain species that's adapted to your growing conditions and market needs is the first step in reducing risks of organic small grain production.
Other risk-reduction strategies include:
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February 2011 Archives
Reduce risk in organic small grain production
February 28, 2011
Plan ahead to protect your farm business
February 21, 2011
Many farm families believe that farm business transition and personal estate planning is not for people like them, or that it's too time-consuming, expensive and complicated. Farm families do, in fact, need to plan ahead to protect their farm business.
Media Advisory: U of M symposium explores impact of deployment on military families and youth
February 17, 2011
The University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development will hold a free public symposium, "Exploring the impact of deployment on military youth and families: Recent research findings," on Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE., Minneapolis.
Consider pros, cons, timing of ground rolling in soybean production
February 14, 2011
The idea of using land rollers is somewhat novel to row-crop farmers, but alfalfa producers have been rolling fields for decades. Ground roller equipment sales have increased substantially in the past five years, with soybean producers as a major new customer.
To answer the question "When is the best time to roll soybeans?" University of Minnesota Extension carried out a three year (2008-2010) research project with grant funding from the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council.
University of Minnesota Extension has developed a new online course that teaches the basics about saving and investing for retirement. Find Extension's "Invest Now: Money in Retirement" course at www.extension.umn.edu/FinancialSecurity/invest-now.
Extension announces risk management guide for organic production
February 9, 2011
A new web-based guide for organic producers and those contemplating organic production has been developed by the University of Minnesota.
Growing small farms in Minnesota
February 7, 2011
The number of small farms in Minnesota is growing. Existing farms are also expanding to new enterprises, due to increasing consumer interest in local and organic food.
University of Minnesota Extension offers education that addresses the needs of these new small farms and expanding enterprises by connecting their owners with the research and expertise of the university.
Know your financial situation to recover from debt
February 2, 2011
Many people make New Year's resolutions about their finances. One common resolution is to get out of debt; another is to start a savings account.
If you haven't yet made much progress with your financial resolutions this year, one simple thing will help you get started.
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