Hurricane Matthew’s storm-surge flooding was especially devastating to the emerged crops of southeastern coastal farms because late September and early October marks the beginning of the fall harvest season. Here are some USDA programming resources to assist farmers with post-hurricane recovery.
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Fred Hepler: A Passion for Farm Management
Fred Hepler discusses his strong passion for farm management.
10 Best Management Practices for Running a Profitable Ranch
Some folks purchase rural land for pleasure as much as for profit. Motivated by a dream of running a hunting operation, raising cattle or having their own place to roam, they may forget that the land can help pay for itself.
Grazing as a Habitat Management Tool
Ruben Cantu and Greg Simons of Wildlife Consultants offer an overview of the benefits of livestock and game grazing to improve ranch and farm habitat.
A Guide to Hobby Farming
We take a look at what constitutes a hobby farm and what it means to be a hobby farmer.
Picturesque Barns on Farms and Ranches for Sale Around the U.S.
Whether serving as storage sheds for equipment and grain, shelter for cattle or renovated living spaces in country homes, barns add both function and flavor to the land on which they sit. Here, we roundup eight attractive barns for sale on lands and properties around the United States—from a cattle barn in the shadow of the Rocky […]
Eric Wilkinson: Close to Farm & Family
In many ways, Eric Wilkinson never left the farm. The Kankakee, Illinois farm manager has fond memories of his childhood, working alongside his father, grandfather and siblings on the small family livestock and grain farm near Mazon, Illinois.
Jeffrey Hignight: Personal Journey of Land Management
Hignight brings strong agricultural perspective to his current professional farm manager role at Glaub Farm Management, where he advocates for the land owners and counsels on improving the land.
Merrill E. Swanson: Love of the Land
Growing up on the family farm in the upper coastal bend of Texas, hunting for quail and arrowheads were two of Merrill Swanson’s favorite pastimes.
ASFRMA Member Profile: Corey Prins
One of Corey Prins’ fondest memories growing up on the small family farm near Edgerton, Minnesota, was the hours he spent in the tractor. As the eldest son, Prins had a lot of responsibility and was delighted when his father, Lloyd, delegated crop responsibilities to him in his teen years.
