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I used the beef shortage to my advantage by selling directly to the customer. I haven't figured out what to do about my U-pick operation though.

Which brands typically have the best resale value? Do you think flipping farm machinery could be a viable income option? I used to flip other items like books and clothing and wondered whether that could be expanded into farming equipment.

Same here, @Shelbii, I sure appreciate homemade gifts. I'm knitting a queen-sized blanket for my sister. I just hope I finish it in time because it's taking me longer than I anticipated.

It would be a terrible idea to take floodwater. It's bound to be full of pathogens. I doubt any state would willingly hand over their water, especially not for free since water is a valuable resource. Some of it is privately owned as well. I remember when Georgia went through a tremendous...

We run a berry U-pick operation and I'm not sure how we can best adapt to the threat of COVID-19. We didn't open that part of our business during the last harvest season, but it doesn't look like things are going back to normal anytime soon. Any advice?

I'm with Riin about chickens being good for motivation since they reward you with fresh eggs. If this gal is interested in eggs and is willing to collect them, then chickens are great for newbies. Just make sure she's willing to put in the effort to learn how to take care of them. If she's...

I'm glad to hear that because a lot of places could use the help. I've seen spots where telephone poles and electrical poles are crumbling and that's plumb dangerous.

It's so tricky because I know those might light up on a whim, but the repair will be darn expensive if you make it worse by using it anyway. It's just not worth it. I'm with Wildlife, just get it checked. Hopefully nothing is wrong.

I keep reading articles where the administration is helping farmers and ranchers with various programs and sources of aid. Does anyone here have experience with any of the programs? Have they been helpful to you? I'm just wondering whether there's real help out there or whether it's just sort...

It's hard to plan for when the climate is acting so sporadically. I hate that's happened to you. Can you add a pond as a way to hold excess water and keep your fields from flooding? Nothing you can do about the hail. Can you diversify? Maybe rely on livestock and crops, then if one fails...

I love decorating new spaces and making them my own. Adding little accent pieces is my favorite part. Have you thought about what furniture you're going to go with? Do you have a color scheme in mind? You can do a lot with color.

It's been a tough year. Want to vent? Want to share some gratitude? How are you doing this season with your crops? I've made quite a few adjustments over the years, so we can ride out disasters for a while, but losing access to a farmers market and having our U-Pick operation rendered...

That's just how most large farms work. To keep their costs low, many farmers hire migrant workers who are generally poor and will work and live in whatever condition they can find, because they need the money. Rows of vegetables aren't spaced for social distancing, and they shouldn't be. That...

How are you dealing with all the chaos and misfortune that has hit the ag industry over the past few months to years? Have you thought about pivoting into a different method of farming or switching up the crops you plant and the livestock you raise? Are you changing up your advertising...

Really? I would've thought a golf cart would be more suited to your business. I have a Gator with lots of bells and whistles, but I truthfully use my truck more than anything else. The Gator doesn't see a lot of action. It's very easy to use though and I think any of the vehicles from that...

They're blooming prolifically and the bees seem to love them. I feel silly for fretting about it now. I guess I just needed to give them more time.

Spammers target my business website sometimes. It can be a real pain and I know how tough it is to fight spam without those mechanisms having unintended consequences. Too many rules and filters and it will limit the discussion and participation. No one wants that. I'm with you though, I...

I used to cook from scratch, but in recent years I've been taking shortcuts like buying mixes for waffles and canned icing (for shame). I've forgotten how to make a lot of stuff right when my oldest daughter is asking to learn about it. I've tried to find a website, cookbook, or YouTube...

I've been using it to my advantage. Some people are still having parties instead of social distancing. When I see them complaining on social media about the lack of steak for their get together, I private message them and offer to have a cow or two butchered just for them - at a price! It's...

How has the industry changed over the years since you started? I grew up on a farm and I remember a time when farmers could grow one or two main crops or raise one or two types of livestock and it would be enough to support their family for a while. Fast-forward to today and it feels like we...