Archive for the ‘organic farm’ Category
What should I major/ minor in if I wanted to start a small organic farm/ cafe?
Would it be better to get a degree in horticulture, business, etc?
I would get a culinary degree with a concentration on management/marketing and intern on a small diversified organic farm in the summers for a couple of seasons. Hands on experience is the best teacher when it comes to farming.
You will need to know how to cook well to make this work.
Is there an organic raw milk farm around Dallas?
I’m in Mesquite and looking to get some organic raw cow or goat’s milk. Is there anywhere I can go to find listings, or does anyone know of an organic raw milk farm around here?
Try this list from the Real Milk website.
http://realmilk.com/where5.html#tx
is there any funding out there for new farmers to start an organic farm?
we would like to start a food program for native americans and low income peoples providing them with nutritional fruits and veggies instead of those canned goods they receive now. while also providing jobs and agriculture education to the youths.
that sound like a very good program why not ask for a agriculture grant from the us government you shouldn’t have many problems with your great idea . good luck with that
fincalasnubes.com Sustainable Organic Farm Living
Finca Las Nubes Sustainable organic farm living
This totally private farm features hundreds of acres of indigenous forest which are enhanced by our annual planting of thousands of precious hardwood trees. Preservation and reforestation are a priority to creating an abundant future. The wildlife is healthy and protected within it. We have planted fruit orchards with dozens of varieties of citrus, mango, avocado, cashew, banana, papaya, coconut and many other exotic local fruits. We have planted coffee and cocoa. Organic vegetable gardens supply our needs. At the nursery we start from seed and cuttings all manner of fruit, and hardwood trees, ornamental plants and vegetables. We imitate nature, most farmers fight nature. Nature always wins. We make organic soil from worm castings fed from the wood shop shavings, cow and chicken manure and other organic waste. Compost and soil regeneration are key to a healthy farm. We employ mulching, composting and water saving techniques through the use of companion plantings, live and dead barriers, nitrogen fixers, organic fertilizers, organic disease control, biological pest control and plants that attract beneficials. There are chicken and turkey pens for organic eggs and meat. We have herds of cows, pigs and pelibuey (goat/sheep cross) to provide organic milk and beef. We do not intend on dying from eating chemically tainted foods. We have bee hives for honey and pollination. Oxen pull carts to move produce around the farm. Our farm crew is as family to us.
We intend to provide for all our needs. We process all of our timber for construction and our furniture in the wood shop. Our carpenters can produce any imaginable design. They frame our buildings, roof them with incredible tile and make all the cabinets and furniture designs that we can dream up. All hardware and metalwork are fashioned onsite. Almost everything is hand made onsite, butcher, baker, candlestick makerWe have a fantastic construction crew building some beautiful and very permanent buildings.
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What is the Visa that I need to use to hire Spanish migrant workers in my organic farm in Virginia?
The H1b or the H2a, people are telling me different versions and now I am confused. I want to hire Spanish speaking workers because I feel more comfortable with bilingual people than monolingual and I don’t want to jeopardize my new business. Thanks
The H-2A visa classification is for agricultural workers coming to the U.S. temporarily. If you have a farm, and the work is seasonal, it sounds like the H-2A classification would suit your needs.
The H-1B classification is for professionals, and it does not appear that you are describing professional workers. I suggest you do some research into the H-2A classification. If you download the instructions for form I-129, you might find your answer.
How do I start a small organic farm?
I live in Denver, Colorado and I would like to know which crops would grow best in the climate I live in and also when I should plant my seeds, what type of soil I should use, and natural ways of dealing with pests.
Daniel, if i were you I would get a job for a season on the kind of farm you wish to run. You question tells me you do not know enough to start a farm of your own without failing badly within 2 years. you should already know how to select crops and when to plant seed and what kind of soil is best in your area.
Working for a farmer for a season will allow you to quickly learn what you need to know
You also need to learn how to market what you grow as it will not sell itself. I suggest doing farmers markets before attempting a CSA or selling to restaurants
And if you want to sell your crops as organic you will need to get your land certified organic which takes 3 years of transition (and is a great way to learn how to farm using organic methods). I assume you do realize it is against the law in the USA to sell food as organic unless either you are certified organic or selling under $5000 in gross sales AND you are following the regulations as if you were certified organic (which includes keeping a lot of paper work on a daily basis).
some links
http://www.rodaleinstitute.org (these guys started the US organic farming movement, tons of info)
http://www.localharvest.org
http://www.attra.org (an amazing amount of information about sustainable farming)
http://www.growingformarket.com (the best magazine for the market grower, an essential publication if you have been a market grower less than 13 years)
http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/market-farming (the best list serve for market farmers, period)
http://www.ams.usda.gov/nop (the USDA National Organic Program)
How can I lease a small organic farm in western Oregon?
When I finish cooking school I have a plan to start a co-op with a cafe, farmstand,permaculture, fish pond,and many projects too much to list. I’d like to work with maybe retiring farmers, the land trust or any others with the interest and resources.
With the economy in its present state, there is quite a bit more land for sale than for lease. However, I would check with realty associations for leases and go down the list until you find one in your area and give them a call.
Should you wish to take the more thorough approach, determine the area you would like to have your farm in and drive the main roads until you see a ‘for lease’ sign. I recommend Hwy 47 and 99W as I have seen many for lease and sale properties in that area. Often older retiring farmers will lease their land rather than sell it for financial security. If you haven’t already checked Craigslist, that is often a good way to find openminded people with land for lease. It may not be organic yet, but it could be.
Good luck hunting!
Everdale Organic Farm
Experience sustainable lifestyle at Everdale… an organic farm where donkeys guard the chickens; a classroom for sustainable living; a model straw bale home and hands-on experience:
Farm Apprenticeships
Organic Farm Store
Weekend courses and workshops in straw bale construction, solar and wind systems and more
School programs
Educational tours
Find out more at www.thehillsofheadwaters.com
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Have Princes William and Harry made any comments about their dad’s organic farm?
Are they in favour of organic farming?
Just wonderin’.
As they have gotten older, Prince William and Harry have both made an admirable show of expressing public admiration and affection for their father, including being very complimentary of the many model programs that Prince Charles has implemented in the Duchy of Cornwall and his organic farm.
Sharing the outlooks of their generation, both boys are in favor of organic farming and "green" living, and are very complimentary to their father for being an early proponent of the concepts.
The Duchy of Cornwall is a big success story and wonderful model for many programs, and has attracted attention across the world.
Except in affectionate teasing, the boys have never been anything but totally complimentary of their father and his beliefs. They are especially admired for the way they have accepted Camilla and were fully supportive of their father’s decision to marry her.,
Like the Queen, both boys have been privy to the ENTIRE story of the failed first marriage of their father. Based on knowing the entire truth about the situation, both boys, the Queen and Philip, and all the rest of the royal family have fully supported the marriage of Charles & Camilla.
Yes, because of the wonderful care and support he has given his sons, and because both boys have the benefit of knowing the complete truth of the personal lives involved, Prince Charles receives nothing but praise and compliments from both of them for both his public and private endeavors, including his organic farm.
Stewart Organic Farm
Alan Stewart takes the long view when it comes to farming and community. http://www.acornorganic.org/farmers/Stewart.html
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