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Record keeping is becoming a critical task in production agriculture.

Understanding our cost structure and desired margin helps us identify appropriate pricing methods and their relationship to profitability.

Many associations pass along information and research results that greatly benefit the members.

If you live away from your farm or rent where you live, this document contains valuable information for you.

Greenhouse production may be year-round and can provide valuable cash flow throughout the year.

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Information regarding insurance covering your farm.

The decision to employ someone requires an understanding of the relationship between the parties.

For those with the time and resources to spare, direct marketing can increase both revenue and local awareness of an agricultural enterprise.

Considerations on how to best enhance the buying experience for current and future customers.

This product is generally used by operations with a roadside market.

Beginning the steps needed to make changes for the upcoming marketing season.

This document covers specialty insurance products for your farm operation.

Even if you have begun work on a business plan, you may want to review this article in case it brings up issues that you had not yet attended to.

At the core of any successful business is a solid marketing plan.

How to select a customer pool to participate in interviews, focus groups and surveys to help improve your business by listening to customer needs.

Learn how breweries can build connections and provide a social and environmental change in local communities.

Learn about farm/agriculture insurance items concerning farm transition, succession, and the overall exit plan.

An expert from the Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law will discuss the coordination of the Pennsylvania Agricultural Mediation Program and agricultural dispute resolutions. We will also review related material regarding farm transition, succession, and overall exit strategy.

Selecting or making changes to the products or experiences that your agritourism business offers demands that you thoughtfully plan out how the new venture fits into your current business operations. This article guides you through relevant issues.

Take a walk with us as we explore a few specialty retail stores and discover how customers are drawn in using creative display techniques and other unique in-store shopping experiences.

Understanding the importance and components of a written contract is essential for custom heifer growers and for dairy producers using these services.

Learn about what customers want when they say they value sustainability and how businesses react to the demand. We will explore some of the standard sustainability claims and give tips for communicating your sustainability efforts to consumers.

A key to profitability of any livestock operation is a good set of records.