The Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) is a federal disaster assistance program provided by ...
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AUBURN UNIVERSITY, Ala. – Taking the leap of purchasing land comes with many variables, some of which are time, capacity and money nee...
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When deciding to start a farm, many aspects of the business should be considered before planting or buying livestock. New and inexperienced ...
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Alabama has a booming fruit and vegetable production industry which generates more than $160 million in revenue and provides employment to t...
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The Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) is designed to reduce financial losses that occur when natural disasters cause...
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Producers implementing conservation techniques on-farm are eligible for financial assistance through the United States Department of Agricul...
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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) has announced a new program to help produce growers offset the cost of developing a food safety program. The...
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The Alabama Meat Goat Enterprise Budget is a livestock enterprise budgeting tool that reflects recommended management practices in Alabama. ...
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No one plans to file for bankruptcy. The typical scenario is a farmer is under financial stress and then a crisis happens—price decrease f...
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Running a dairy farm is a rewarding but challenging profession that incorporates knowledge and experience of several areas of agricu...
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Adoption of organic practices in Alabama has grown in recent years. This growth has been paralleled by an increase in marketing oppo...
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The value of agriculture in Alabama is a significant component of the economy. In 2018, the USDA reported farm gate commodity sales totaled ...
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