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Economics and Enterprise: Financial Considerations of Rural Life

People own land for many reasons, from farming as a hobby to ranching or timber production as a business. Whatever the reason, economics is always part of the picture. Learn about the financial aspects of ...

Rachel Werling, Max Bennett | Jun 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

What Can I Do with My Small Farm? Selecting an Enterprise for Small Acreages

Covers the many factors involved in making decisions related to the use of small-farm property. Discusses the small farm as a hobby, an agricultural tax deferral, and a family income. Explains how to match crop...

Amy Garrett, Chip Bubl, Garry Stephenson, Maud Powell, Lauren Gwin, Melissa Fery, Heather Stoven | Jun 2021 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Honey Bee Colony Maintenance Expenses: Supplemental Feed, Requeening and Medication

Success in pollination, honey production and other aspects of a beekeeping business depends on honey bee health. Strong, thriving colonies require many inputs from the beekeeper, including feed (carbohydrates and protein), medications and new queens when necessary.

Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Beekeeping Equipment Expenses: Woodenware and Other Components

Woodenware for a typical honey bee colony includes vertically stackable boxes with removable frames, a bottom board, lid and a queen excluder. The most common design is Langstroth equipment. Langstroth colony ...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Revenue Sources for a Commercial Beekeeping Operation in the Pacific Northwest

Pollination services and honey production are the primary revenue sources for a beekeeping business based in the Pacific Northwest. Those starting a beekeeping operation should focus on two to three revenue sources ...

Ellen Topitzhofer, Carolyn Breece, Dan Wyns, Ramesh Sagili | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: An Overview and Introduction

This revision summarizes benefits, drawbacks, and requirements of several direct marketing options, including farmers markets, farm or roadside stands, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), U-pick, web and mail-order sales,...

Larry Lev | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Costs and Enterprise Selection

This revision covers how to do a general budget analysis for your farm-direct enterprise. Includes how to identify fixed and variable costs and do a breakeven analysis.

Larry Lev | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Financial Management

This revision looks at several aspects of a successful farm-direct enterprise, including benefits of good farm financial planning, explanation of important terms used in financial planning, keys to success in financial...

Timothy Delbridge | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Location and Facilities for On-farm Sales

This revision discusses aspects of good location and facilities for a farm-direct marketing business, including location, site selection, parking, and types of facilities (such as a roadside stand or market or a U-pick operation).

Christy Anderson Brekken | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Farm-direct Marketing: Merchandising and Pricing Strategies

This revision discusses the strategies direct marketers use to make sales. It includes making a merchandising plan, display and packaging, customer service, pricing strategies and techniques, and promotional techniques for your farm-direct enterprise.

Larry Lev | May 2020 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)