Voices of Experience Videos: Good Advice for New Farmers

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Choosing an Enterprise

(4:14) - Not sure what to produce? As you'll see below, there will likely be an element of passion in your decision. But it's a good idea to consider your goals, land and facilities, and markets too. Unit 4: Choosing an Enterprise will walk you through this decision.

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  • Meet the Farmers

    Meet the Farmers (8:50)

  • Lessons From Experience

    Lessons From Experience (5:19)

  • Getting $tarted

    Getting $tarted (4:36)

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  • Grants

    Grants (1:38)

  • Setting Goals

    Setting Goals (3:55)

  • Marketing

    Marketing (12:00)

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  • Evaluating Land And Facilities

    Evaluating Land And Facilities (4:55)

  • Choosing an Enterprise

    Choosing an Enterprise (4:14)

  • Taking Care of the Land

    Taking Care of the Land (5:30)

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  • Profitability

    Profitability (17:50)

  • Regulations, Taxes and Insurance

    Regulations, Taxes and Insurance (4:06)

  • Love of Farming

    Love of Farming (4:01)

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    Wondering who's who? See a list of their names and locations with a photo of each farmer.


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