TBF 040 :: 8 Great Online Resources for Farmers, Hoop Building Progress, and a Hard Lesson Learned

I talk a lot on the show about the importance of getting out there and learning from other farmers because there is so much knowledge to be gained from those real life experiences. But, there are times when your life just dictates that you can't get out there and do some on farm training. That was my case when I began this farming journey and I scoured the internet looking for resources that would help me along the way. The great thing about a lot of the links and resources I found was that it came from famers who were doing great on-farm research through comparing systems, feeds, structures, and so much more. I found links to videos, research bulletins, articles, spreadsheets, and so much more that gave me some of the information that was useful to a beginning/dreaming farmer. On today's episode I share "8 Great Online Resources for Farmers (Beginning or Experienced)"

Links Mentioned in This Episode ...

• Practical Farmers of Iowa Resources
• These Niche Pork articles are awesome
• Practical Farmers of Iowa Farminars 
• Dan Wilson's Farminar is probably my favorite
• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
• Pastured Poultry Production and Profitability Webinar
• MidWest Plan Service
• A-Frame Hut Plan
• Cornell Small Farms Program
• Whole Animal Buying Guide
• Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
• The "Bulletins" section has some great information
• Beginning Farmers
• Farm Business Plan Section
• The Beginning Farmer Center
• Ag Decision Maker

What are your favorite online resources for farmers? Comment below or send us an e-mail.

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