What type of farming?

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“Once we decided that we wanted to do farming then we had to read up on the type of farming that we wanted to do,” says Baby Huey. There were so many different types of farmers so we had to narrow the list down to three.”

‘Dairy Farming - According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, factory farms provide more than 80% of milk in the market. However, there is a continuing decline in the number of licensed dairy farms, which leaves opportunities for new entrepreneurs with available land in rural areas to explore. Note that dairy farms with less than 100 cows are considered small but still require considerable investment, not to mention, the numerous rules they must follow before being awarded a license to operate. Those who wish to go into this type of farming business will also have to learn how to improve milk volume production in order to be successful. 

Poultry Farming - Poultry farming allows you to supply poultry products to other businesses. As there is consistent demand for poultry products, it remains an attractive investment option for potential farm owners. The downside is that poultry farming is highly regulated to ensure the safety and health of the residents within the community. Learn as much about the business as possible including finding the right location and getting ready with all the requirements to get started. 

Fruit Picking Farms - Fruit picking is a popular weekend activity for families, and small farms have found this to be a lucrative venture. Most entrepreneurial farmers who consider offering fruit picking have had a running farm for some time and are looking to expand their income method. There are also hobbyists who are interested in starting from scratch, but they are more focused on generating income from the tourism aspect of the farm.’ (Info here) 

“After reading the top three, we chose dairy farming,” says Baby Huey. “We realized that we wouldn’t get rich having a cattle farm but money was not that important to us. And that now brings us to the present. I think I’ve filled your head with too much information so let’s head on over to my house now.” 

Let’s continue here – Tiffi meets some of the pumpkins 

Start at the beginning – Tiffi and the 7 pumpkins